description Dippin' – Hank Mobley Overview
Hank Mobley's “Dippin’” is a seminal hard-bop jazz album from 1966. Featuring Mobley’s expressive tenor saxophone playing alongside Mel Brodie and Tommy Tate, it represents a key moment in Chicago jazz. The record highlights Mobley’s distinctive melodic style and complex improvisations, making it valuable for serious jazz listeners and scholars interested in the evolution of the genre.
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What year was Hank Mobley's album *Dippin'* released?
*Dippin'* is a classic hard bop album by tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley, originally recorded in 1965 and released on the Blue Note label. It was part of an incredible run of albums Mobley released during the mid-1960s.
Who plays piano on the album *Dippin'*?
The album features the soulful, blues-drenched piano playing of Harold Mabern. Mabern's muscular chord work and bluesy improvisations perfectly complement Mobley's smooth, rolling saxophone style.
Who completes the rhythm section on Hank Mobley's *Dippin'*?
Alongside Harold Mabern, the rhythm section consists of Larry Ridley on bass and Billy Higgins on drums. Higgins' crisp, swinging cymbal work provides the perfect, laid-back groove for Mobley's effortless phrasing.
What are some standout original compositions on *Dippin'*?
The album features several strong Mobley originals, including the minor-key, hard-swinging title track *Dippin'* and the relaxed, bluesy tune *Recado Bossa Nova*. These tracks highlight Mobley's underrated skills as a composer alongside his saxophone playing.
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