Mobley's Message

Mobley's Message
Studio album by Hank Mobley
Released	Early January 1957
Recorded	July 20, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:51
Labels	Prestige PRLP 7061
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Hank Mobley chronology
The Jazz Message of Hank Mobley (1956) Mobley's Message (1957) Mobley's 2nd Message (1956)

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Mobley's Message is an album by jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley, released on the Prestige label in 1957. It was recorded on July 20, 1956, and features performances by Mobley, Donald Byrd, Barry Harris, Doug Watkins and Art Taylor, with Jackie McLean guesting on one track.

Track listing

All compositions by Hank Mobley except as indicated

1. "Bouncing with Bud" (Powell) - 7:00
2. "52nd Street Theme" (Monk) - 5:43
3. "Minor Disturbance" - 6:16
4. "Au Privave" (Parker) - 7:34
5. "Little Girl Blue" (Hart, Rodgers) - 8:44
6. "Alternating Current" - 6:34

Personnel

• Hank Mobley - tenor saxophone
• Donald Byrd - trumpet - except track 5
• Barry Harris - piano
• Doug Watkins - bass
• Art Taylor - drums
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone (#4 only)