Hank Mobley circa 1956. The stakes were particularly high in the making of this portrait because Mobley is one of my main influences as a saxophonist. There's not a lot of source material of Mobley to pull inspiration from and the record covers are too iconic to copy. I wanted to create an image that reflects how I see Mobley, which is largely driven by how he plays. Mobley's solos are their own compositions right down to the perfect endings. He's not as polished as Sonny Stitt but there's an undeniable greasy wobble to his lines. I did more preliminary pencil sketches for this portrait than maybe any other. So here he is: noble, steeped in bebop and the blues, completely himself, squeaks and all.
-Allen Owner/Artist, The Jazz Dive
READY TO HANG CANVAS OR FRAMED PRINTS:
Stretched canvas over wood 1.5" frame, in two sizes 16x16” or 24x24”.
Hanging wire installed. --OR--
Printed on archival paper with 0.875″ black frame and 2" mat.
Store owner replied:
Hi Jehrall. Thanks for the review, it looks GREAT in your music room! We're honored to be alongside Quincy Jones. You've got great taste. -Allen
I organized my whole wall around Chet. The pose, the contrast, the motion… I love how it feels in my cozy music corner.
Store owner replied:
Hey, thanks for the review Jason. What a gorgeous room and gallery wall you've created! Cheers, Karen
I recently acquired an absolutely stunning piece of art from The Jazz Dive, and I’m thrilled to say it has transformed the entire vibe of our home. The moment we hung it in our mid-century modern desert sanctuary, Villa Cascada in Joshua Tree, it became the undeniable centerpiece of the space. The artwork exudes such an incredible energy—it's bold, yet refined, with an effortless blend of vibrant colors and subtle textures that perfectly complement the minimalist lines of our home. It draws you in, creating an atmosphere that's both calming and inspiring, while tying together the surrounding desert landscape with its unique, timeless style. The piece isn't just art; it’s a conversation starter, a reflection of our love for the creative and the eclectic, and a perfect harmony with our home's architecture. I couldn't imagine a better fit for our villa—The Jazz Dive truly delivered something extraordinary!
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the review and great photo Robert, it looks amazing! -Allen
The John Coltrane Lithograph is a handsome Art piece featurng the iconic Quartet of John Coltrane (saxophones), McCoy Tyner (piano), Jimmy Garrison (bass), Elvin Jones
(drums). This aesthetic artist rendition highlights my collection of art.
Store owner replied:
Hey Ronald, it sounds like you know what you're doing! Thanks for the great review. -Allen
I am so pleased with the quality of this picture and the framing. Perfect for my listening space. As an upright bass player I immediately had to order another - the Maestro Ron Carter of course! I am sure I’ll be adding more to my collection.
Store owner replied:
Hey Eric, your listening space looks incredible. Thanks for being such a loyal Jazz Dive supporter. -Karen
My mom is a HUGE Dave Brubeck fan and I got this piece for her as a gift. Not only does she love it, but it looks amazing next to her framed Brubeck album! People compliment the display and quartet picture every time they have people over. The quality and the size of the print are spectacular and easy to frame. Couldn’t recommend The Jazz Dive more. Looking forward to getting myself a Miles Davis piece soon!
Store owner replied:
Hey Alex, belated thanks for this great review! It's much appreciated. -Allen
I absolutely LOVE this piece! I had a hard time picking because there’s so much excellent work to choose from, but in the end this one won out. I love that Allen’s work isn’t a reproduction of an actual photo of anyone but rather a true artists rendering of a moment. He understands this music so he understands these moments.
Store owner replied:
Hey Charles, belated thanks for this great review. Coming from you as a musician and designer, it means A LOT! -Allen
I'm in love with this Miles Davis, Bill Evans portrait. Every time I walk by it, it stops me in my tracks. The black and white contrast of it and the framing really elevate my home office space. Thanks Jazz Dive!
Store owner replied:
Hey Donald, we're glad you're happy with your piece! Cheers, Karen
I bought this as a gift for a musician friend of mine whose obsessed with Coltrane. He absolutely loved it. It looks rad in his music room, even better than online!