Hank Mobley Quintet, also known as Hank Mobley with Farmer, Silver, Watkins, Blakey, is an album by American jazz saxophonist Hank Mobley recorded on March 8, 1957 and released on Blue Note later that year. The quintet features trumpeter Art Farmer and rhythm section Horace Silver, Doug Watkins and Art Blakey.

Background

These musicians were the first lineup of The Jazz Messengers, with Farmer instead of Kenny Dorham.

Release history

The album was remastered in 2008 by Rudy Van Gelder and issued on CD.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Steve Leggett states, "Mobley might not have been out there pushing the envelope with his instrument, but here he plays with confidence and lyrical economy, making this easily one of his best outings."

Track listing

All compositions by Hank Mobley

Side 1

Side 2

CD reissue bonus tracks

Personnel

Hank Mobley Quintet

Technical personnel