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• Workout by Hank Mobley presents a lean, finely balanced quintet led by a tenor sax legend whose artistry blooms through impeccable ensemble interplay and clever compositions. Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in March 1961 and featuring an allstar lineup including Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, Grant Green, and Philly Joe Jones, the album radiates a sophisticated yet soulful hardbop energy. Mobleys tenor tone is warm and inviting, carving lyrical lines over driving rhythms, while the group navigates originals like Workout, Uh Huh, Smokin, and Greasin Easy with flair and cohesion. Recognized by AllMusics Scott Yanow as one of the 17 Essential Hard Bop Recordings, this date exemplifies Mobleys compositional wit and expressive solo voice.

  At its core, Workout captures Mobley at a creative peakthe compositions are tight and engaging, the solos spirited yet focused. Tracks like Workout and Smokin are high-voltage performances that showcase Mobleys rhythmic drive, Philly Joes incendiary drumming, Grant Greens fluid lines, and Wynton Kellys crisp accompaniment. The album blends swinging blues grooves and soulful intensity, forming a compelling musical narrative that remains vibrant and accessible decades after its release. The result is a hard-bop classic that underscores Mobleys standing as a major voice of his era.

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• Artist: Hank Mobley Label: Blue Note, UMe Format: LP Units: 1 Country: US Genre: Jazz Style: Hard Bop

• A1 Workout
  A2 Uh Huh
  B1 Smokin’
  B2 The Best Things In Life Are Free
  B3 Greasin’ Easy