Hank Mobley In Europe

[romualdo]

Have just finished reading Derek Ansell's very interesting recent publication on Hank Mobley. A man shrouded in mystery, especially in his last years. I didn't realise he spent so much time in Europe/UK & am surprised there is so little recorded material from that period. The Europeans for the most part thoroughly documented (audio & televised) visting US Jazz musicians. Was Hank considered more obscure?? - I can't imagine that, especially with his numerous Blue Note releases & Hard Bop affiliations. Derek mentions a live recording (boot) he has listened to from the Cafe Montmartre with HM stretching out on extended versions of some of his compositions - would love to hear this. Hank also played engagements at Ronnie Scotts (67 & 68)- some of this must have been recorded?? I've contacted Tony Levin (drummer at the 68 date)through his Rare Recordings site. Havn't heard back from him yet. Any other HM fans out there know of circulating live or studio material from this period.

[sidewinder]

That Hank Mobley Copenhagen material was available on the dimeadozen board but about a year back I think. I don't think the Andorrans have 'issued' it.

[Niko]

might stilll be available here:

http://ubu-space.blogspot.com/2009/08/hank-mobley-copenhagen-1968.html

[BillF]

I have no information on recordings of Hank in Europe in 1967-68, but saw him play with a local trio at Club 43 in Manchester when he came north during one of his stays at the Scott club.

[Jazzjet]

That Hank Mobley Copenhagen material was available on the dimeadozen board but about a year back I think. I don't think the Andorrans have 'issued' it.

There's another session on DIME with Johnny Griffin :

Hank Mobley / Johnny Griffin - Quintet

Jazz am Rhein 1968

Köln (DE), Rheinpark, Tanzbrunnen

September 1, 1968

Hank Mobley - tenor sax

Johnny Griffin - tenor sax

Bora Rokovic - piano

Jimmy Woode - bass

Kenny Clare - drums

1. Stage Announcer Intro (0:51)

2. Sophisticated Lady (Ellington) [JG]

> My Funny Valentine (Rodgers-Hart) [HM] (11:29)

3. Wee (Best-Gillespie) > Applause > Stage Announcer Outro [cut] (13:53)

4. Some Other Blues (Coltrane) 10:09 [italian voiceover 2:55-3:01]

TT: 36:25

Sound: A-

Source: radio broadcast

[romualdo]

might stilll be available here:

http://ubu-space.blogspot.com/2009/08/hank-mobley-copenhagen-1968.html

Thanks everyone for the links & info

have downloaded the Montmartre material via the above site & am in the process of sourcing the Griffin/Mobley concert via Dimeadozen

[sidewinder]

That Hank Mobley Copenhagen material was available on the dimeadozen board but about a year back I think. I don't think the Andorrans have 'issued' it.

There's another session on DIME with Johnny Griffin :

Thanks ubu - Somehow, I missed that one..

[romualdo]

That Hank Mobley Copenhagen material was available on the dimeadozen board but about a year back I think. I don't think the Andorrans have 'issued' it.

There's another session on DIME with Johnny Griffin :

Thanks ubu - Somehow, I missed that one..

Have just downloaded this session (Cologne Sept 68) - sound quality is excellent; it appears to be from two different concerts