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EP69: The Hank Mobley Story by Matt Miller

EP69: The Hank Mobley Story by Matt Miller

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Saxophonist Matt Miller was influenced by the playing of legendary saxophonist Hank Mobley early in his musical life and has remained so throughout his own career. Mobley’s influence has extended beyond Miller’s playing to a passion to learn more about this beloved player about whom comparatively little has been written or is known. History seemingly has forgotten the man, a contemporary of John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins, despite his long and brilliant career including pivotal roles with the likes of the Jazz Messengers and drummer Max Roach, not to mention 15 years of Blue Note recordings. That combination of importance, brilliance, and obscurity led Miller to begin what has become extensive research and the initial writing for a Hank Mobley biography. In this episode Miller gives us a preview of the content of the book as well as a brief look into the life of this important musician about whom history has fallen silent. Miller talks about Mobley’s influence on his playing, but also about how his commitment to telling his story has become a huge part of his own life.

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