I saw Mobley at last public appearance at jazz forum, nyc, 3rd floor walk up jazz club. Brief interaction with him. Also at slugs. Extremely kind and gentle man who appreciated my youthful exuberance and searched for an napkin to give me his autograph.
Hank introduced me to jazz. Growing up in Philly I was 14 yrs old, a budding elec bass player. He and Sunny Gillette in his late 50's (my guess) rented my mother's basement to practice. The most magical thing we've ever heard. So smooth and humble. He tried to take under his wing and teach me more about jazz, at that time my love was funk. Hey electric bass. I was 19 in the army when my Mom wrote me about his passing and I was distraught. But guys like him never goes away.
Way cool video!! Kenny Drew so underated and largely forgotten now. I was in Atlantic City in '64 on vacation with my parents, 13 years old and wandering around the boardwalk. There was a baron Virginia avenue and I walked past and heard this Jazz band playing a ballad and the sign out front read,"Hank Mobley ". Too young to get in so I stood outside and listened to the set. Wow!
@@ThouveninpascalNot gonna agree on Brecker, but Rollins and Coltrane are, to me at least, closer to being the greatest of all time than Mobley. But there’s also many more, Dexter Gordon, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Coleman Hawkins. There’s too many to compare. Tenor has one of the widest range of amazing players out of most saxophones in my opinion. It’s pretty widely agreed on that the Alto was owned by Bird, soprano probably coltrane, but tenor has always been a toss up.
Angelo , his tenor voice was unfiltered, always coming direct from the heart. Hank’s phrasing was like an interwoven poem, all interconnected in perfect harmony; if you keep only the opening and the closing phrases and take out all the rest in between , there you will surely find the thread that still unites the beginning and the ending phrases together. Coltrane touched our minds with his sheets of sound; Mobley caressed our hearts with his tone & phrasing.
@@avedistutunjian42 thanks for this perceived perceptions ,which isn't the same in all humanity . Due to blocked chakras centers vibratory equilibrium subtle energies governing soulselves consciousness with Eternal Now, Hellallujah x7. Humanity lived their life thur one walled up reality blocked chakra centers of 7 along the spinal cord,this informational highway
Never thought I would ever get to see Hank play. This is great. And the audio is so much better than the numerous bootleg recordings from this engagement. Too bad there isn't more - maybe even enough for a legit release.
What a superb rendition by Hank and his masterful comembers. I lived in Germany in the early 60s and got to hear the cats play in the small jazz clubs of the era. It was the ideal environment for jazz performers and their audience. Europeans were sophisticated jazz fans who honored the musicians and treated them with deep respect. Glad I got to see this fine video and remember the times.
Beginning in 1965 Hank began to sacrifice some of his soulful strength to smoking and to Blue Note's insistence that he create hit albums employing "rock" beats. To hear him at his best pick up "Soul Station" on Blue Note, Lee Morgan's "Shortnin' Bread" on the same label and Miles Davis "At the BlackhawK." His solo on By, By Blackbird (Friday Night) is as creative and emotional as jazz gets. I've waited since 1950s for a video of Hank. Thanks for this one, with ceaselessly swingin' piano of K. Drew.
To be honest, I do not like this song anymore because it has been played too often, but having discovered Hank Mobeley through RUclips this here is really catching me. Thank you for the upload.
Remember this was the time Dexter Gordon was playing around Europe too. Unfortunatley he was given the title heavyweight and Mobley the Middleweight. Of course they both were both heavyweights. Mobley is superb! Thank you for discovering and posting this gem!!❤
Finally!!! Since he used to live in Europe in the 60s, I was hoping somebody recorded his performance. Great video, backed by "Dexter's trio". I am fortunate to meet Mr, Mobley in 81 in NYC, and I will never forget his voice and everything. Legend!!
@@ColinColtrane Very friendly and soft. When I said I am a tenor player and a big fan of his, he said he likes to hear my play. What an honor! I think you can hear his voice on Art Blakey Cafe Bohemia's live recording. He introduced the tune " alone together" before he plays.
Growing up in Philly in the 60,s and 70s I remember my Aunts and Uncles jamming to Hank Mobley, 40 plus years later , Iam, Jamming to Hank Mobley .Chain Reaction , is one of my favorite cuts
We finally have Hank in motion, milestone achieved! Step 2, get Hank live while playing one of his originals, maybe "Double Exposure" or "This I Dig of You" or "Funk in Deep Freeze", literally any, he wrote 100's!
After watching this video numerous times and commenting in the past a thought just occurred to me as I watch this yet again... If this clip exists then there must be other clips from this night as I'm sure this wasn't the only song captured on film! Would be great if more was to become available!
@@9L252AL I have been told by the gentleman referenced by the uploader comments that he verified that there was no other appearance by Mobley, with more material from this performance, anywhere in the archive for the TV show on which it appeared.
I had the great fortune to not only hear but to see Hank play at the very much now de-funked "Slug's saloon on the lower east side of Manhattan in New York City (yes I'm just that old) but as other have already indicated, to discover a video recording of him in action is truly a marvelous event in every scene of the word. This is most definite a keeper and kudos to the person who brought it to our collective attention. Many thanks.
Yeah. 77 years old here, and I used to go to Slug's a lot. I saw Hank Mobley and lots of other players there. What a great little venue that was, and affordable!
Cory you are THE man, thank you so much for this! I have waited for years to see live video of Hank playing, this is the first to my knowledge! As rare as Woody Shaw interviews!!!
Just fantastic!! A real treasure after so many, many years of listening and reading about Hank, now seeking him in action. A bucket list request I didn't know existed! Thank you
Wow, this is so cool! I have been looking into Hank Mobley for a few weeks, and he has profoundly impacted my interest in the saxophone. I don't just want to sound like him, I want to become the essence of his sound. Thanks for putting this up!
Marvelous, Cory! Thanks for sharing this. Interesting how in 1968, Mobley's playing in this video is more influenced by Coltrane's playing, than his earlier playing where he's more mostly Prez-influenced.
Magnificent, Magnificent, Magnificent!!! Hank just as I always imagined but never thought to see. Huge thanks for this, such a great performance from all.
Such a great video all the best players. Notice at 8:27 showing how they set up on stage. That is the best way to set up for playing music. Bass right next to the piano player instead of being in the harp. Drums hi hat right next to the bass. Really helps the grove that way. Check out Hank Mobley on Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall with Gil Evans. One of my most favorite recordings of all time.They released the full concert you can hear on one of the digital outlets and maybe a Cd you can buy. There is so much prime Mobley that hadn't been heard before. He was on fire.
Wow such a treat to see footage of the great Hank Mobley and how interesting to see him playing quite a few later than most of records. He's obviously come heavily under the influence of Trane. But still a great great player.
A first ever!!! Absolutely fantastic to see my idol Hank Mobley in this great video playing what is close to top of his game. Thank you, thank you! Amazing !!!!
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 1968 - from that event only Blue Bossa was released, and now that Summertime is released, Alone Together and Workout are still out there somewhere.
I don't know where you have "Blue Bossa" being released but the Japanese CD from March 10 with Blue Bossa, Alone Together, Summertime and Workout are something different. This performance of "Summertime" is a little short of 8 minutes. The Japanese CD version is over 17 minutes. None of the tracks on the cassettes that have circulated match this track timing. It's new, I believe.
Wow, such awesome footage of the great Hank Mobley! And what a stellar group! Fine camera work too. This is a treasure to find, to be sure. Is there more of this?
I could've sworn not long ago I searched everywhere for footage and at that time it was thought to be nonexistent. What a coincidence that as I dig deeper into jazz Hank Mobley can finally be seen!!
Hank is himself--melodic, inventive, soulful--even if the pulse and harmonies de-emphasize his "swing" feel in favor of Coltrane's driving intensity. Hank is the most under-appreciated soloist in jazz. Listing to the first track on his album "Soul Station"--"Remember" by Irving Berlin--brought more joy to me than anything I've heard--including Coltrane.
Wow! I've been hoping to see Mobley in action for what seems like forever....thanks so much for posting this! (And I'm a big fan of your work as well, Cory.)
My youngest Brother is the biggest Hank Mobley fan in the World , it seemly took years for this video of Hank to be unearthed . It’s very much welcomed Mobley more in a modal groove with the Gershwin standard Summertime . Thank You for the Post !
Hank, Kenny Drew, NHOP all in top bop form. Hank’s embouchure is effortless, explains his smooth cool sound. Thanks for the upload! Where was this tape found? Are there more?
The internet and the world has been waiting for playing footage of the master Hank Mobley, this is a true gem of a discovery!!!
Yes !
Absolutely true. 💪🏽♥️
Grazie mille..❤
I saw Mobley at last public appearance at jazz forum, nyc, 3rd floor walk up jazz club. Brief interaction with him. Also at slugs. Extremely kind and gentle man who appreciated my youthful exuberance and searched for an napkin to give me his autograph.
Hank introduced me to jazz. Growing up in Philly I was 14 yrs old, a budding elec bass player. He and Sunny Gillette in his late 50's (my guess) rented my mother's basement to practice. The most magical thing we've ever heard. So smooth and humble. He tried to take under his wing and teach me more about jazz, at that time my love was funk. Hey electric bass. I was 19 in the army when my Mom wrote me about his passing and I was distraught. But guys like him never goes away.
Incredible. Wow!
Seems like he had a low-key vibe, introspective - true? Thanks for your great memories.
Wow, that's an incredible story. Thanks for sharing!
Rip Tootie Heath, who passed away some days ago. Now he and Hank are jammin in heaven for sure
Way cool video!! Kenny Drew so underated and largely forgotten now. I was in Atlantic City in '64 on vacation with my parents, 13 years old and wandering around the boardwalk. There was a baron Virginia avenue and I walked past and heard this Jazz band playing a ballad and the sign out front read,"Hank Mobley ". Too young to get in so I stood outside and listened to the set. Wow!
My favorite tenor saxophonist of all time - in the flesh - a miracle
Rollins , Coltrane , Brecker, no? All time ?
The greatest with Coltrane
@@ThouveninpascalNot gonna agree on Brecker, but Rollins and Coltrane are, to me at least, closer to being the greatest of all time than Mobley. But there’s also many more, Dexter Gordon, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Coleman Hawkins. There’s too many to compare. Tenor has one of the widest range of amazing players out of most saxophones in my opinion. It’s pretty widely agreed on that the Alto was owned by Bird, soprano probably coltrane, but tenor has always been a toss up.
please don't forget Lester Young. Without him, who knows where it would've gone.@@Thouveninpascal
@@natemiller6873, Sony stitt storyline!
Kenny Drew on piano is a awe and a wow
Hank was a giant musician and an amazing tenor player
I've been waiting for real footage of Hank Mobley for so long. Words can't describe how happy I am right now!!
It's emotional for sure. What a giant!
That sweet, hypnotizing tenor. This whole band. Pure art!
I had begun to believe that footage of Hank didn't exist. And this is amazing quality.
I'm a huge Hank Mobley fan but I have to say the footage of Kenny Drew on this tune is crazy good!!!!!
Finally we see the BEST tenor saxophonist of ALL TIME on video.
Thank you so much for sharing it.
What a statement ! What a perception also !
Angelo , his tenor voice was unfiltered, always coming direct from the heart.
Hank’s phrasing was like an interwoven poem, all interconnected in perfect harmony; if you keep only the opening and the closing phrases and take out all the rest in between , there you will surely find the thread that still unites the beginning and the ending phrases together.
Coltrane touched our minds with his sheets of sound; Mobley caressed our hearts with his tone & phrasing.
@@avedistutunjian42 thanks for this perceived perceptions ,which isn't the same in all humanity . Due to blocked chakras centers vibratory equilibrium subtle energies governing soulselves consciousness with Eternal Now, Hellallujah x7. Humanity lived their life thur one walled up reality blocked chakra centers of 7 along the spinal cord,this informational highway
@@angelocouncil5827 yes, and I agree with him also!
Never thought I would ever get to see Hank play. This is great. And the audio is so much better than the numerous bootleg recordings from this engagement. Too bad there isn't more - maybe even enough for a legit release.
There is def more...
@@Joe-yi8xj 😯
@@Joe-yi8xj Oh, be still, my beating heart! PLEASE let it be so!!
Gimme
What a superb rendition by Hank and his masterful comembers. I lived in Germany in the early 60s and got to hear the cats play in the small jazz clubs of the era. It was the ideal environment for jazz performers and their audience. Europeans were sophisticated jazz fans who honored the musicians and treated them with deep respect. Glad I got to see this fine video and remember the times.
Beginning in 1965 Hank began to sacrifice some of his soulful strength to smoking and to Blue Note's insistence that he create hit albums employing "rock" beats. To hear him at his best pick up "Soul Station" on Blue Note, Lee Morgan's "Shortnin' Bread" on the same label and Miles Davis "At the BlackhawK." His solo on By, By Blackbird (Friday Night) is as creative and emotional as jazz gets. I've waited since 1950s for a video of Hank. Thanks for this one, with ceaselessly swingin' piano of K. Drew.
Wdym soulful strength to smoking
I hope more Hank video resurfaces.
Really the greatest saxophonist with Coltrane
This is the only video I've been able to find of Hank Mobley performing--thanks!
Me too!
To be honest, I do not like this song anymore because it has been played too often, but having discovered Hank Mobeley through RUclips this here is really catching me. Thank you for the upload.
Thanks for posting. I’ve got to hear more of Hank Mobley!! A wonderful player backed on this date by the world’s best trio!!!
Remember this was the time Dexter Gordon was playing around Europe too. Unfortunatley he was given the title heavyweight and Mobley the Middleweight. Of course they both were both heavyweights. Mobley is superb! Thank you for discovering and posting this gem!!❤
Yahooooo 🎊🎉
Soul Station is without doubt one of my favorite albums. 🎶
Met Hank twice, once coming out of George Sarkis' sax repair shop near the music union and the second tome at Dino's Lounge with Bootsie Barnes.
thats a helluva rhythm section
he is the best. I finally got to see his video!!!!!!!
Thank you for posting this video🫶
Me too!
Finally!!! Since he used to live in Europe in the 60s, I was hoping somebody recorded his performance. Great video, backed by "Dexter's trio".
I am fortunate to meet Mr, Mobley in 81 in NYC, and I will never forget his voice and everything. Legend!!
what did he sound like? i’ve been looking everywhere to find a clip of him speaking, but never have. wish i could have met him
@@ColinColtrane Very friendly and soft. When I said I am a tenor player and a big fan of his, he said he likes to hear my play. What an honor! I think you can hear his voice on Art Blakey Cafe Bohemia's live recording. He introduced the tune " alone together" before he plays.
...my favourite sax player! ...and I finally can see him play! Thank'you!
His "Soul Station" is a great album, among the greatest of that period.
Those were the days, my friend! We thought they will never end.........🤔
At last, we can see the great Mobley in action! So thankful.
this makes me Smile!!!
What a tight bank! Hank and the other's on fire, and Kenny as relaxed and as cool as he wants to be...
Hank Mobley is one of my favorite saxophonists of all time! Thanks so much for sharing, that really means a lot to me!!
Growing up in Philly in the 60,s and 70s I remember my Aunts and Uncles jamming to Hank Mobley, 40 plus years later , Iam, Jamming to Hank Mobley .Chain Reaction , is one of my favorite cuts
We finally have Hank in motion, milestone achieved! Step 2, get Hank live while playing one of his originals, maybe "Double Exposure" or "This I Dig of You" or "Funk in Deep Freeze", literally any, he wrote 100's!
Man, After this long having never seen video footage of Hank, I just assumed that no video footage existed of him. Seeing this video blew my mind
I didn't know until today that there was no footage of him until this. Thank you Jazzwax!
Thanks! Years hopping someone founds a video of him.
Me too!
Wow, this is priceless. I had NO idea this existed! Based on 2:45 and 3:25 it sounds like Hank was in a bit of a Coltranish mood that day.
I was thinking/ hearing the same thing. Throughout the whole take actually.
This is incredible - thank you to whomever found this! Folks need to stop sleeping on Hank and stop relegating him to the "middle-weight" champ
Wow! I have never seen a video of Hank Mobley, and always found it odd there was no footage of him, given the many gigs he played. Thanks!
The listeners do not have clue to how great Hank and the band play. Disappointing. Because these musicians are putting down hard core!
What an incredible document thank you. And not only Hank the great, but video footage of Kenny Drew too, an equally rare find. Its all just too good.
Absolutely!
I love Hank! ...very underrated...One of our greatest tenor men. His smooth lyrical sound is outstanding. Also, a lovely version of summertime.
incredible! Hank is a legend and I finally got to see him play!!!!!
After watching this video numerous times and commenting in the past a thought just occurred to me as I watch this yet again... If this clip exists then there must be other clips from this night as I'm sure this wasn't the only song captured on film! Would be great if more was to become available!
Me too!
@@9L252AL I have been told by the gentleman referenced by the uploader comments that he verified that there was no other appearance by Mobley, with more material from this performance, anywhere in the archive for the TV show on which it appeared.
@dangould7679 Thanks for the information.
I'm glad to be in the company of all these comments. You say it better than me.
I had the great fortune to not only hear but to see Hank play at the very much now de-funked "Slug's saloon on the lower east side of Manhattan in New York City (yes I'm just that old) but as other have already indicated, to discover a video recording of him in action is truly a marvelous event in every scene of the word. This is most definite a keeper and kudos to the person who brought it to our collective attention. Many thanks.
Yeah. 77 years old here, and I used to go to Slug's a lot. I saw Hank Mobley and lots of other players there. What a great little venue that was, and affordable!
Cory you are THE man, thank you so much for this! I have waited for years to see live video of Hank playing, this is the first to my knowledge! As rare as Woody Shaw interviews!!!
Goddammit what a band
Holy mother of rarities...lol...thank you so much for sharing this.
Thank you so much for posting, my favourite Sax player, never thought that I would get to see footage of Hank
Just fantastic!! A real treasure after so many, many years of listening and reading about Hank, now seeking him in action. A bucket list request I didn't know existed! Thank you
I got goosebumps from this....wow so long we have been waiting !!
Amazing！
ハンク・モブレーの演奏動画がやっと出てきましたー。
モブリアン（モブレー好き）として、幸せですー😂
From Japan
Hank was one of the greatest
I just discovered this video - sweet!!
Beyond wonderful!!!
Wow, this is so cool! I have been looking into Hank Mobley for a few weeks, and he has profoundly impacted my interest in the saxophone. I don't just want to sound like him, I want to become the essence of his sound. Thanks for putting this up!
Marvelous, Cory! Thanks for sharing this. Interesting how in 1968, Mobley's playing in this video is more influenced by Coltrane's playing, than his earlier playing where he's more mostly Prez-influenced.
Magnificent, Magnificent, Magnificent!!! Hank just as I always imagined but never thought to see. Huge thanks for this, such a great performance from all.
Amazing to finally see Hank Mobley🎶
Such a great video all the best players. Notice at 8:27 showing how they set up on stage. That is the best way to set up for playing music. Bass right next to the piano player instead of being in the harp. Drums hi hat right next to the bass. Really helps the grove that way. Check out Hank Mobley on Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall with Gil Evans. One of my most favorite recordings of all time.They released the full concert you can hear on one of the digital outlets and maybe a Cd you can buy. There is so much prime Mobley that hadn't been heard before. He was on fire.
Yeah, his solo in Oleo is outstanding
YES!!!!!!
…same goes for the rhythm section
top of the top for all time. Legends.
GREAT footage 🌟✨🌛
Viva ‘ Copenhagen
Thank you for this. What an unexpected treasure. Mobley was a consummate jazz musician. Love his tone on the Balanced Action.
Wow such a treat to see footage of the great Hank Mobley and how interesting to see him playing quite a few later than most of records. He's obviously come heavily under the influence of Trane. But still a great great player.
perfection in time and place..
Finally!
Happy to see 8,000 views in the first 24 hours. That's really great.
It's a great day when you finally get to see Hank play. Momentous. Well done for digging this out!!
A first ever!!! Absolutely fantastic to see my idol Hank Mobley in this great video playing what is close to top of his game. Thank you, thank you! Amazing !!!!
Been waiting for this years!
"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 1968 - from that event only Blue Bossa was released, and now that Summertime is released, Alone Together and Workout are still out there somewhere.
I don't know where you have "Blue Bossa" being released but the Japanese CD from March 10 with Blue Bossa, Alone Together, Summertime and Workout are something different. This performance of "Summertime" is a little short of 8 minutes. The Japanese CD version is over 17 minutes. None of the tracks on the cassettes that have circulated match this track timing. It's new, I believe.
Wow, such awesome footage of the great Hank Mobley! And what a stellar group! Fine camera work too. This is a treasure to find, to be sure. Is there more of this?
Precious! Thank you!
I could've sworn not long ago I searched everywhere for footage and at that time it was thought to be nonexistent. What a coincidence that as I dig deeper into jazz Hank Mobley can finally be seen!!
what a band.
Wow. Hank Mobley film footage. Great!
Now, dig how Hank intrepute's the melody and pair's it together with his improvisation. Damn, so good. I'm simply in heaven with this.
Hank Mobley is one of my favorite jazz musicians. I was looking for a video and finally found it. thank you! 😊😊😊
Thrilling. Hank Mobley in the flesh.
i've been looking for live footage of Mr. Mobley forever!! thank you for this!
Love me some Hank Mobley!!! Amazing!!!
Hank is himself--melodic, inventive, soulful--even if the pulse and harmonies de-emphasize his "swing" feel in favor of Coltrane's driving intensity. Hank is the most under-appreciated soloist in jazz. Listing to the first track on his album "Soul Station"--"Remember" by Irving Berlin--brought more joy to me than anything I've heard--including Coltrane.
Listening to Hank Mobley making the changes on a tune like "Remember" is one of the greatest pleasures in my life.
Kenny Drew puffing on a cigarette during NHØP’s solo. Epic
This is the best thing on the net. I didn’t think Mobley footage was in existence. Thanks !
What an incredible gem of a video thank you for posting this
Wow! I've been hoping to see Mobley in action for what seems like forever....thanks so much for posting this! (And I'm a big fan of your work as well, Cory.)
absolutely amazed to see this footage of Hank. Thank you so much for unearthing this, can't wait to transcribe it!
Cory Weeds, love your playing as well! Thanks for posting this!!
My youngest Brother is the biggest Hank Mobley fan in the World , it seemly took years for this video of Hank to be unearthed . It’s very much welcomed Mobley more in a modal groove with the Gershwin standard Summertime . Thank You for the Post !
Thank you so much. A Treasure
💕💕💕
Hank, Kenny Drew, NHOP all in top bop form. Hank’s embouchure is effortless, explains his smooth cool sound. Thanks for the upload! Where was this tape found? Are there more?
Tootie Heath, too.
Great!!! Hank! Finally got to see him. Much love to the one who captured this performance. 🙏
Thanks so much for sharing this. Great to finally have footage of Hank unearthed.
This is priceless--the only vid of Hank that I've come close to. It's a little past his peak but worth it just to have him on film. Thanks so much!
Never expected to see a video of him playing. Great find, thanks for sharing!