Hank Mobley Video 

The internet and the world has been waiting for playing footage of the master Hank Mobley, this is a true gem of a discovery!!!

I saw Mobley at last public appearance at jazz forum, nyc, 3rd floor walk up jazz club. Brief interaction with him. Also at slugs. Extremely kind and gentle man who appreciated my youthful exuberance and searched for an napkin to give me his autograph.

Hank introduced me to jazz. Growing up in Philly I was 14 yrs old, a budding elec bass player. He and Sunny Gillette in his late 50's (my guess) rented my mother's basement to practice. The most magical thing we've ever heard. So smooth and humble. He tried to take under his wing and teach me more about jazz, at that time my love was funk. Hey electric bass. I was 19 in the army when my Mom wrote me about his passing and I was distraught. But guys like him never goes away.

Rip Tootie Heath, who passed away some days ago. Now he and Hank are jammin in heaven for sure

My favorite tenor saxophonist of all time - in the flesh - a miracle

What a superb rendition by Hank and his masterful comembers. I lived in Germany in the early 60s and got to hear the cats play in the small jazz clubs of the era. It was the ideal environment for jazz performers and their audience. Europeans were sophisticated jazz fans who honored the musicians and treated them with deep respect. Glad I got to see this fine video and remember the times.

Never thought I would ever get to see Hank play. This is great. And the audio is so much better than the numerous bootleg recordings from this engagement. Too bad there isn't more - maybe even enough for a legit release.

Kenny Drew on piano is a awe and a wow

I've been waiting for real footage of Hank Mobley for so long. Words can't describe how happy I am right now!!

Remember this was the time Dexter Gordon was playing around Europe too. Unfortunatley he was given the title heavyweight and Mobley the Middleweight. Of course they both were both heavyweights. Mobley is superb! Thank you for discovering and posting this gem!!❤

Way cool video!! Kenny Drew so underated and largely forgotten now. I was in Atlantic City in '64 on vacation with my parents, 13 years old and wandering around the boardwalk. There was a baron Virginia avenue and I walked past and heard this Jazz band playing a ballad and the sign out front read,"Hank Mobley ". Too young to get in so I stood outside and listened to the set. Wow!

Hank was a giant musician and an amazing tenor player

Man, After this long having never seen video footage of Hank, I just assumed that no video footage existed of him. Seeing this video blew my mind

Thanks for posting. I’ve got to hear more of Hank Mobley!! A wonderful player backed on this date by the world’s best trio!!!

Wow, this is priceless. I had NO idea this existed! Based on 2:45 and 3:25 it sounds like Hank was in a bit of a Coltranish mood that day.

That sweet, hypnotizing tenor. This whole band. Pure art!

Beginning in 1965 Hank began to sacrifice some of his soulful strength to smoking and to Blue Note's insistence that he create hit albums employing "rock" beats. To hear him at his best pick up "Soul Station" on Blue Note, Lee Morgan's "Shortnin' Bread" on the same label and Miles Davis "At the BlackhawK." His solo on By, By Blackbird (Friday Night) is as creative and emotional as jazz gets. I've waited since 1950s for a video of Hank. Thanks for this one, with ceaselessly swingin' piano of K. Drew.

I had begun to believe that footage of Hank didn't exist. And this is amazing quality.

Finally!!! Since he used to live in Europe in the 60s, I was hoping somebody recorded his performance. Great video, backed by "Dexter's trio". I am fortunate to meet Mr, Mobley in 81 in NYC, and I will never forget his voice and everything. Legend!!

Wow! I have never seen a video of Hank Mobley, and always found it odd there was no footage of him, given the many gigs he played. Thanks!

...my favourite sax player! ...and I finally can see him play! Thank'you! His "Soul Station" is a great album, among the greatest of that period.

Finally we see the BEST tenor saxophonist of ALL TIME on video. Thank you so much for sharing it.

This is the only video I've been able to find of Hank Mobley performing--thanks!

What a tight bank! Hank and the other's on fire, and Kenny as relaxed and as cool as he wants to be...

Thanks! Years hopping someone founds a video of him.

I love Hank! ...very underrated...One of our greatest tenor men. His smooth lyrical sound is outstanding. Also, a lovely version of summertime.

he is the best. I finally got to see his video!!!!!!! Thank you for posting this video🫶

At last, we can see the great Mobley in action! So thankful.

I hope more Hank video resurfaces.

incredible! Hank is a legend and I finally got to see him play!!!!!

After watching this video numerous times and commenting in the past a thought just occurred to me as I watch this yet again... If this clip exists then there must be other clips from this night as I'm sure this wasn't the only song captured on film! Would be great if more was to become available!

Met Hank twice, once coming out of George Sarkis' sax repair shop near the music union and the second tome at Dino's Lounge with Bootsie Barnes.

This is incredible - thank you to whomever found this! Folks need to stop sleeping on Hank and stop relegating him to the "middle-weight" champ

Those were the days, my friend! We thought they will never end.........🤔

Hank Mobley is one of my favorite saxophonists of all time! Thanks so much for sharing, that really means a lot to me!!

Really the greatest saxophonist with Coltrane

We finally have Hank in motion, milestone achieved! Step 2, get Hank live while playing one of his originals, maybe "Double Exposure" or "This I Dig of You" or "Funk in Deep Freeze", literally any, he wrote 100's!

Magnificent, Magnificent, Magnificent!!! Hank just as I always imagined but never thought to see. Huge thanks for this, such a great performance from all.

thats a helluva rhythm section

Marvelous, Cory! Thanks for sharing this. Interesting how in 1968, Mobley's playing in this video is more influenced by Coltrane's playing, than his earlier playing where he's more mostly Prez-influenced.

I didn't know until today that there was no footage of him until this. Thank you Jazzwax!

Wow such a treat to see footage of the great Hank Mobley and how interesting to see him playing quite a few later than most of records. He's obviously come heavily under the influence of Trane. But still a great great player.

Thank you so much for posting, my favourite Sax player, never thought that I would get to see footage of Hank

Growing up in Philly in the 60,s and 70s I remember my Aunts and Uncles jamming to Hank Mobley, 40 plus years later , Iam, Jamming to Hank Mobley .Chain Reaction , is one of my favorite cuts

I had the great fortune to not only hear but to see Hank play at the very much now de-funked "Slug's saloon on the lower east side of Manhattan in New York City (yes I'm just that old) but as other have already indicated, to discover a video recording of him in action is truly a marvelous event in every scene of the word. This is most definite a keeper and kudos to the person who brought it to our collective attention. Many thanks.

this makes me Smile!!!

Goddammit what a band

What an incredible document thank you. And not only Hank the great, but video footage of Kenny Drew too, an equally rare find. Its all just too good.

Holy mother of rarities...lol...thank you so much for sharing this.

"Jazzhus Montmartre", Copenhagen, Denmark, March 10, 1968 - from that event only Blue Bossa was released, and now that Summertime is released, Alone Together and Workout are still out there somewhere.

I'm glad to be in the company of all these comments. You say it better than me.

Cory you are THE man, thank you so much for this! I have waited for years to see live video of Hank playing, this is the first to my knowledge! As rare as Woody Shaw interviews!!!

Thank you for this. What an unexpected treasure. Mobley was a consummate jazz musician. Love his tone on the Balanced Action.

Now, dig how Hank intrepute's the melody and pair's it together with his improvisation. Damn, so good. I'm simply in heaven with this.

Amazing to finally see Hank Mobley🎶

…same goes for the rhythm section top of the top for all time. Legends. GREAT footage 🌟✨🌛 Viva ‘ Copenhagen

Beyond wonderful!!!

A first ever!!! Absolutely fantastic to see my idol Hank Mobley in this great video playing what is close to top of his game. Thank you, thank you! Amazing !!!!

Just fantastic!! A real treasure after so many, many years of listening and reading about Hank, now seeking him in action. A bucket list request I didn't know existed! Thank you

I got goosebumps from this....wow so long we have been waiting !!

Happy to see 8,000 views in the first 24 hours. That's really great.

It's a great day when you finally get to see Hank play. Momentous. Well done for digging this out!!

Hank, Kenny Drew, NHOP all in top bop form. Hank’s embouchure is effortless, explains his smooth cool sound. Thanks for the upload! Where was this tape found? Are there more?

I wonder if the people in the audience really understood the caliber of who they were listening to. I love Hank Mobley and I really hope more of these gems come to light.

Hank Mobley is one of my favorite jazz musicians. I was looking for a video and finally found it. thank you! 😊😊😊

Kenny Drew puffing on a cigarette during NHØP’s solo. Epic

I just discovered this video - sweet!!

Precious! Thank you!

I've always loved his smooth tone.

Hank is himself--melodic, inventive, soulful--even if the pulse and harmonies de-emphasize his "swing" feel in favor of Coltrane's driving intensity. Hank is the most under-appreciated soloist in jazz. Listing to the first track on his album "Soul Station"--"Remember" by Irving Berlin--brought more joy to me than anything I've heard--including Coltrane.

I could've sworn not long ago I searched everywhere for footage and at that time it was thought to be nonexistent. What a coincidence that as I dig deeper into jazz Hank Mobley can finally be seen!!

Hank Mobley was one of the most underrated musicians of the bebop era. He was was described as the "middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone", a metaphor used to describe his tone, that was neither as aggressive as John Coltrane nor as mellow as Lester Young, and his style that was laid-back, subtle and melodic, especially in contrast with players like Coltrane and Sonny Rollins.

Hank Mobley - my favorite tenor player in a first ever video!!! Thank you Mr. Weeds for releasing this sensational video!

The listeners do not have clue to how great Hank and the band play. Disappointing. Because these musicians are putting down hard core!

Such a great video all the best players. Notice at 8:27 showing how they set up on stage. That is the best way to set up for playing music. Bass right next to the piano player instead of being in the harp. Drums hi hat right next to the bass. Really helps the grove that way. Check out Hank Mobley on Miles Davis at Carnegie Hall with Gil Evans. One of my most favorite recordings of all time.They released the full concert you can hear on one of the digital outlets and maybe a Cd you can buy. There is so much prime Mobley that hadn't been heard before. He was on fire.

what a band.

Wow. Hank Mobley film footage. Great!

Thanks so much for sharing this. Great to finally have footage of Hank unearthed.

Thrilling. Hank Mobley in the flesh.

Been waiting for this years!

This is wonderful. Thank you.

Amazing. Thank you for uploading!

Love this!

Masterpiece! Thank you

Thank You! I’ve been waiting years for this

Beautiful, thanks so much for sharing this treasure!

Amazing!!

Thank you so much. So great to see him playing.

Amazing!!!!!!! Thank You!!!!!

Fantastic! Thank you very much for uploading!!

Beautiful !!!

Incredible find! Many thanks for uploading

Thank you for sharing this gem.

Thank you!!! This is bananas!

Fantastic!

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this video!!

Brilliant. Thanks Cory.

Thank you Sir !

chills literal chills 😌

This is amazing!