Turrentine, Stanley – Blue Hour

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New Vinyl Record – Turrentine, Stanley – Blue Hour

(Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)

Alfred Lions inspired idea to pair tenor saxophonistStanley Turrentine with The Three Soundsthe trio featuring pianistGene Harris, bassistAndrew Simpkins, and drummerBill Dowdyon 1960sBlue Hourproduced one of most deeply soulful hard bop outings in the Blue Note catalog. Both Turrentine and The Three Sounds were in the early days of their lengthy associations with the label at the time, the saxophonist having just recorded his leader debutLook Outa few months prior and the trio having debuted in 1958 withIntroducing The 3 Sounds.Blue Houris a smoldering late-night affair highlighted by seductive ballad performances of four standards: I Want A Little Girl, Gee Baby, Aint I Good To You, Since I Fell For You, and Willow Weep For Me. At the albums center is Harris spunky Blue Riff, the sole uptempo number on this otherwise laid-back classic.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered byKevin Grayfrom the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

1. I Want A Little Girl
2. Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
3. Blue Riff
4. Since I Fell For You
5. Willow Weep For Me