Hank Mobley - This I Dig Of You

[geminisax6115]

This is a classic swingin' tune , that I was introduced to on the stage last night at Nola's.February 2012 with great guitarist Jacque Lesure and a wonderful tenor player Javier. It was a perfect setting for a 2 Tenor battle . Hank Mobley was a tremendous melodic and lyricsl Sax player that played picture perfect solos .Murray M

[fiftieslover]

im more of a blues listener but i like jazz too but i find it pretty hard to really understand it, to feel it, so i`m trying to train my ears and soul for it.

[tristramshandy3]

@fiftieslover I don't know if one can "train" him or herself to dig this sound- you either have it or don't; it either speaks to you or doesn't. I might be wrong, but that's how I feel about it right now.

Read the essays of Montaigne.

It's the greatest book ever published :)

[strigyes]

@tristramshandy3 Well, I think, quite many people understand more and more of a music by listening to it over and over again (or by listening to similar music).

[RevWrona]

@tristramshandy3 Thank you, I never heard of him but I started checking out Montaigne

[EbagHank]

nice light show



[16251melodie]

hank beboop bangeett...

[tbonewalk]

It seems unfair that there is Coltrane, Rollins and the others... and Hank Mobley is one fabulous player, the personification of the Blue Note sound, and should be regarded higher... he is so pleasing to listen to... what Leonard Feather meant by "middlewieght" seem weird too, maybe a little too obtuse... sometimes I think Hanks's tone is the best of all of 'em!

[anderta123]

Miles said that Hank Mobley didn't inspire him. So what. Not all musicians play in a style that compliments the other, and when that happens, a personnel change is made. Miles was the bigger fish. Hank went bye-bye. Happens. At that time, Miles was searching for the net iteration of himself....as he said, " that was the time I had started playing short solos and leaving the bandstand.." he was searching for the right sound for that time, and Hank wasn't it. Great player, though...

[skipheaton]

Dit is da bidness !!

[epasurr]

Love this tune, and wynton kelly's solo, damn....

[philgar5]

@BrianMBrody Totally !!!!!! Great composition - great player !

[jazz1bro]

I carried Hank's horn for him one time!

[stevenhamlin1000]

@jazz1bro you should put that on your resume when you hunt for a job.

[mmmgjl]

Love it!

[mmmgjl]

Love it.

[mmmgjl]

Love it!

[mmmgjl]

Love it!

[peppersax]

This is one of my favorite Hank Mobley compositions. This album is a MUST for any pure jazz lover. Wynton Kelly RULES!!!!!!!!

[impala327]

Scratches! Vinyl! Bravo!

[VeRyRaNd0mPr0dUcTi0n]

Love this song.... Mobley's solos continue to amaze me. I can play this song on the tenor at around 200, but when I solo it sounds very disapointing compared to what Hank does, especially since I am only 13.

[blue47er]

Mobley had one of the great distinctive sounds: very laid-back, almost fluffy-edged tone, with an ability to phrase logically and melodically; add a quicksilver mind and an irrepressible sense of swing and oh, boy, what a musician! One of the most quietly celebrated tenor players of that era.

[musicschoolofwilm]

love the piano

[freighter014]

What's that lick at 2:50? Sounds familiar.

[MusicShiv]

I love the phrase at 3:37 onwards. Is that a substitution? Bb dominant seven to minor seven?

[AmeenRaa]

while playing jazz tunes, you can convince the band to creat a new current without opening your mouth

[joshuasound]

we love hank mobley!

[Superdry1302]

can anyone tell me what hank's set up was? cheers

[joshuasound]

years and years in the shed :)

[rovingeye5]

Hank Mobley was so gifted- melodically, as a composer- he was his own man in terms of style- his solos are great to transcribe- he was

rthymically sophisticated and his ideas flowed- this is just like athletes who make things look easy but try it yourself and you know it's not! A jazz icon, one of the masters!

[julesmonendrumface]

yaaa hoooo !

[kuosakisasuke]

ive been playing alto and bari for the last several years, so alli really listened to for transcribing were alto and bari players. now ive taken up tenor, and my freind recommened mobley, and ive actually already heard alot of his stuff. hes great!

[Lot2learn]

Outstanding! Thanks for posting this timeless classic.

[StradMan37]

I have owned this album for many years. Nothing sensational here, just solid charts, logical & inspired playing by the entire band. No egos at work, all that matters is THE MUSIC.

I can listen to this LP all day long (and sometimes do!).

Thanks for posting this tune, for all jazz fans to appreciate.

[vova47]

Nothing sensational? This is one of best tracks on one of the best albums in all of the jazz. Every musician here is sensational and they are on top of their form. Your own description of the music contradicts that statement.

[StradMan37]

Sorry vova47 - didn't mean it is not a great album (I own the cd), just that what's going on for the entire LP simply is beautifully swinging straight-ahead jazz w/ NO attempts by any of the musicians to play "sensational" riffs, & no honkin' & squeakin' is happening. No endless drum or bass solos, meaning there are no 15 minute tunes here - every single tune is a perfect example of small-group jazz.

So, no contradictions, man, just a misunderstanding of the use of the word "sensational".

[vova47]

I thought you meant that, just wanted to make sure. These days there are too many players trying to be "sensational"

"innovative" or "different" instead of just playing well and taking care of business, it´s easy to misunderstand those words.GRTS !

[Savko666]

I think that being innovative and different is totally possible at the same time of taking care of business. Ex Joe Henderson. The problem arises when people discard the basics in favor of being impressive.

[vova47]

I agree absolutely. But notice that I said "trying" rather than "being ".That´s the key to the problem.

[Namsaj61]

I think what he means is that these guys play exceptionally well with the emphasis on the music, not on trying to stretch the limits of jazz thereoy. I agree with you this is one of the all time best tracks.

[MontgomerylandFunk]

Wish I original LPs!

Great tune.. GREAT BAND.

I love Mobley's no BS approach to the sax and how everyone complements each other so perfectly.

[eddiemugavero]

this i dig

[ssminopoopy]

One of the most uplifting jazz standards ever. Mobley was a supremely gifted player, regardless of what Miles thought of him. And let's not overlook the amazing Wynton Kelly on piano - what taste, swing, and passion!!!

[bluesnessman]

@ssminopoopy Exactly man. By the way, what did Miles thought of him?

[vanea99]

@ssminopoopy You are so right. One question: what did Miles say about Hank Mobley?

[nyjets19]

franksentinella and jazzflutist aren't true jazz fans or players if they can't appreciate bass and drum solos. for one thing, bass and drums are more important to any jazz group than a jazz flute would ever be so fuck off. and i guess i understand why franksentinella thinks that way, since he is a jazz saxaphonist, he has to play his 5,349,394 note solo which is of far more importance than the other solos. now i understand.

[jazzflutist]

I agree. To me, the bass and the drums are key. If I had a group it would be just bass and drums (and me of course, playing a million notes). Drums would get a solo, bass would get a solo, I would get a solo, and we'd all work together to make beautiful music. Even nyjets19 would get a solo, just for being a little ornery, but spot on. (What do you play nyjets19?).

[nyjets19]

godwallop, you couldn't have said it any better. wynton kelly is the definition of a motherfuckin beast piano player. such hip lines

[ghostjulez]

this song is just great.

i love to play it

[jasmine2kenya]

nice quality on record. thank you so much. i studied with a cat who played with hank mobley by the name of bob braye.

[radabminj]

I've played music for twenty years. I've been through a fair few "favourite musicians".

My fave scottish musicians are.... Hank Mobely, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones.

[angelseye2000]

Hank got it. He is my favourite tenor player. I could discribe why but his music speaks for itself. Especially "This i dig of you". It's a classic. One of my all time favourite jazz numbers. Hank Mobley: He plays from the heart and goes to the heart. But what about unsung tenor heroes like Tina Brook, Ike Quebec, Frank Haynes....Walter benton....deadline.

[kingpleasure]

I've always loved this number. Everyone is great.

[radabminj]

beautiful

[radabminj]

i cant imagine a group in the history of music who could play a tune more beautiful than that (for me, its right up there with coltranes version of my favourite things)

absolute beauty ~

[SubToneBeats]

The definition of *cookin'* Features on of Art Blakey's greatest drum solo's as well.

[richmeister1]

Dig it Daddy-O.....Cool

[godwallop]

Wynton Fucking Kelly

[blu3shock]

awesome thanks for sharing and awesome that its on record.=] 5 stars.

[franksentinella]

What a great recording. Long-time favourites of mine, Wyhton creates a wonderful solo, and Hank is in tremendous form. Spoilt for me by Blakey, who sounds like he's building a garden shed. But then I'm a jazz saxophonist, to whom drum solos, along with bass solos, are a no-no.

[jazzflutist]

Would be nice if you post something, monsieur jazz saxophoniste. I kind of like bass solos breaks up all the noise. Useful too. The waiter can hear what kind of beer you want to order. Drum solos - they can sound good (with a good drummer) when done tastefully.

[jedcrowe]

Hopefully you have another reason for liking bass solos besides that the band gets quiet and you can be heard talking.

You should like bass solos because so many jazz bassists are wonderful jazz soloists.

So order your beer in between songs. And use the bass solo as an opportunity to LISTEN to what another musician has to say.

[jxw137]

oh jeez, what a conversation you two could make! :(

[klastiaan]

word

[PassTheMarinara]

That's just plain odd. I honestly doubt you're a serious jazz player or fan after that comment.

[ftedan]

Let me guess....Kenny G?  lmao

[ftedan]

Well, hell...I was replying to the great saxophonist, frankwhatshisname...and it put it up here....ack. Oh well...the comment was directed at frank, not Hank. :-)

[Fluffski2006]

great tune, any chance of "No room for squares" ;) thanks for the upload ;)

[thisidigofyou]

My favorite Hank Mobley tune and recording!

[altosaxandy]

thanks for sharing!!