Hank Mobley tribute to be live streamed from the legendary Van Gelder Studio
Greats Ron Carter, Joe Lovano, Isaiah J. Thompson and Kenny Washington all unite to perform this tribute to saxophonist Hank Mobley
Last updated 13th Nov 2020
This coming Sunday will see a legendary quartet made up of bassist Ron Carter, saxophonist Joe Lovano, pianist Isaiah J. Thompson and drummer Kenny Washington perform a tribute to saxophonist Hank Mobley, in what would have been his 90th year.
The performance will take place at the equally legendary Van Gelder Studio and will be livestreamed from the studio for the very first time, giving the public a rare glimpse into the famous space.
Hank Mobley, recorded frequently at the Van Gelder studios, which is also famous for having recorded John Coltrane's A Love Supreme alongside albums by Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter and many more.
Ron Carter is a music legend recognised as the most recorded jazz bassist according to Guinness World Records, who has been recording in the Van Gelder Studio for over 60 years.
The inaugural stream is expected to continue throughout 2021, which will also showcase contemporary jazz stars paying tribute to albums which were recorded at the studios.
Creator, producer and musician, Don Sickler stated, “If there is one thing that 2020 has taught us, it’s that innovation is required. One of the unfortunate outcomes of the pandemic is how it has affected musicians, many of whom earn their living playing live. This series will allow us to open up our doors again and for the first time, give a global audience a behind the scenes peek at our famed sound. One you can hear and see.”
Live from Van Gelder Studio - Hank Mobley Tribute trailer:
When is Live from Van Gelder Studio?
The exclusive livestream will be live streamed originally in North America (9pm EST) on November 14th, but will be available in the UK from 8pm (CET) on November 15th.