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56- “Ceora” and Hank Mobley
Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley (1930–1986) was an influential figure in jazz, blending swing, bebop, and post-bop with a warm, lyrical tone. His refined yet assertive style, often overshadowed by contemporaries, earned him recognition as a master of hard bop. Born in Georgia and raised in New Jersey, Mobley began his career in the 1950s, collaborating with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey. His work with Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers helped define the hard bop sound. Albums like Soul Station (1960) showcased Mobley’s melodic genius and intricate phrasing. "Ceora," a Lee Morgan composition from Cornbread (1967), features Mobley alongside Morgan, Jackie McLean, and Herbie Hancock. This medium bossa nova tune in Ab Major highlights II-V progressions and provides a rich canvas for improvisation. Mobley’s solo on "Ceora" stands out, offering soulful lines and a warm tone that contrasts beautifully with Morgan’s fiery trumpet.
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56- “Ceora” and Hank Mobley
Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley (1930–1986) was an influential figure in jazz, blending swing, bebop, and post-bop with a warm, lyrical tone. His refined yet assertive style, often overshadowed by contemporaries, earned him recognition as a master of hard bop. Born in Georgia and raised in New Jersey, Mobley began his career in the 1950s, collaborating with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey. His work with Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers helped define the hard bop sound. Albums like Soul Station (1960) showcased Mobley’s melodic genius and intricate phrasing. "Ceora," a Lee Morgan composition from Cornbread (1967), features Mobley alongside Morgan, Jackie McLean, and Herbie Hancock. This medium bossa nova tune in Ab Major highlights II-V progressions and provides a rich canvas for improvisation. Mobley’s solo on "Ceora" stands out, offering soulful lines and a warm tone that contrasts beautifully with Morgan’s fiery trumpet.
Lee Morgan Version
Steve Grossman Version
Spotify Playlist

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