Turrentine, Stanley – In Memory Of (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition)

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New Vinyl Record – Stanley Turrentine – In Memory Of (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition)

Recorded in 1964,Stanley Turrentines stellar albumIn Memory Ofwent unreleased until 1980 when producer Michael Cuscuna discovered it in the Blue Note vaults and issued the session as part of the LT Series. An inspired set that traversed swinging hard bop, beautiful balladry, African rhythms, and more the date featured the soulful tenor saxophonist fronting a tremendous sextet withBlue Mitchellon trumpet,Curtis Fulleron trombone,Herbie Hancockon piano,Bob Cranshawon bass, andOtis Candy Finchon drums. Highlights include the brightly swinging opener Fried Pies written by Wes Montgomery, a stunning performance of the Randy Weston ballad In Memory Of, and the irrepressible Niger Mambo by the Nigerian musician and composer Bobby Benson.

A1 Fried Pies
A2 In Memory Of
A3 Niger Mambo
B1 Make Someone Happy
B2 Jodi’s Cha Cha
B3 Sunday In New York