Album: Poppin' by Hank Mobley (1980)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Henry (Hank) Mobley (July 7, 1930 - May 30, 1986) was an American hard bop and soul jazz tenor saxophonist and composer. Mobley was described by Leonard Feather as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone", a metaphor used to describe his tone that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Stan Getz, and his style that was laid-back, subtle and melodic, especially in contrast with players like Sonny Rollins and Coltrane. The critic Stacia Proefrock claimed he is "on... Part of the Eastman, Georgia, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Eastman, Georgia, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1980s, Album


Poppin'

Hank Mobley

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