Original Liner Notes:
Tune #3 of the B side captures the mood of
this album and defines its terms. THE JAZZ
MESSAGE... Freedom For All, and they state
the jazzman's credo with notes, not words!
The notes carry a punch that is understood not only by the ears as you listen but also by the heart! And... the statements are made by jazz musicians worthy of the "musical soapbox" provided in this album. Excellent rhythm throughout by the ever-tasty, ever-swinging Kenny Clarke. That "rock-of-Gibraltar" beat never varies and always moves the soloist he backs. Bass chores are divided between excellent Doug Watkins and Wendell, the "Mighty" Marshall. Catch the whole concept of the JAZZ MESSAGE. It's a true autobiography of Jazz. Blues patterns, established lightly by Klook on brushes and cymbals alone, joined by walking bass, then into solos, fading out to solo Marshall bass, walking rhythm, and light solo cymbal to pianissimo and out. Solo attention is called to Horace Silver's peppery, single-noted brilliance on the up-tempo BUDO and flowery style not known before, behind Donald Byrd's bell-like explorations on the theme of I MARRIED AN ANGEL. Particular attention is focused on the reeds in this set. John La Porta's ornithologic wanderings on MESSAGE and BUDO are a gas! His excellent technical facility, Tristano-like harmonic inventiveness in ideas, and fluidity of improvisational ideas are a high point in recorded jazz. In the contrast group, Hank Mobley, a by-product of Dizzy Gillespie and the Max Roach units, wails away with constant swinging power. His big-toned, gutty attack ranks him high among today's rising tenor stars and deserves him more attention on wax. I'm sure you'll agree after a listen to this set. Ronnie Ball's overseas contribution to the local jazz scene again demonstrates his remarkable flow of expression in the accepted modern mode. Thanks to Savoy, this deserving keyboard stylist is getting the opportunity to express himself on wax and impress more.
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Hank Mobley - The Jazz Message of Hank Mobley Vol. 1
https://youtu.be/pRyQF5qlCjo
Original Liner Notes:
Tune #3 of the B side captures the mood of
this album and defines its terms. THE JAZZ
MESSAGE... Freedom For All, and they state
the jazzman's credo with notes, not words!
The notes carry a punch that is understood not only by the ears as you listen but also by the heart! And... the statements are made by jazz musicians worthy of the "musical soapbox" provided in this album. Excellent rhythm throughout by the ever-tasty, ever-swinging Kenny Clarke. That "rock-of-Gibraltar" beat never varies and always moves the soloist he backs. Bass chores are divided between excellent Doug Watkins and Wendell, the "Mighty" Marshall. Catch the whole concept of the JAZZ MESSAGE. It's a true autobiography of Jazz. Blues patterns, established lightly by Klook on brushes and cymbals alone, joined by walking bass, then into solos, fading out to solo Marshall bass, walking rhythm, and light solo cymbal to pianissimo and out. Solo attention is called to Horace Silver's peppery, single-noted brilliance on the up-tempo BUDO and flowery style not known before, behind Donald Byrd's bell-like explorations on the theme of I MARRIED AN ANGEL. Particular attention is focused on the reeds in this set. John La Porta's ornithologic wanderings on MESSAGE and BUDO are a gas! His excellent technical facility, Tristano-like harmonic inventiveness in ideas, and fluidity of improvisational ideas are a high point in recorded jazz. In the contrast group, Hank Mobley, a by-product of Dizzy Gillespie and the Max Roach units, wails away with constant swinging power. His big-toned, gutty attack ranks him high among today's rising tenor stars and deserves him more attention on wax. I'm sure you'll agree after a listen to this set. Ronnie Ball's overseas contribution to the local jazz scene again demonstrates his remarkable flow of expression in the accepted modern mode. Thanks to Savoy, this deserving keyboard stylist is getting the opportunity to express himself on wax and impress more.
with each listening. All in all, the MESSAGE
is here to hear, and the hearing is fine!!
– H. Alan Stein
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