Saturday, January 9, 2010

Horace PARLAN - On the Spur of the Moment 1961


Horace PARLAN - On the Spur of the Moment 1961

Jazz

Again working with his longtime rhythm section of George Tucker (bass) and Al Harewood (drums), Horace Parlan manages to On the Spur of the Moment make distinctive by emphasizing the rhythmic side of his hard bop. Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and trumpeter Tommy Turrentine help give the quintet a bluesy edge, which the band exploits to an appealing effect throughout these six, mostly original, compositions. There are a few ballads, and even when things are at their hottest, Parlan's understated playing is a cue for the group to keep it tasteful, but that relaxed atmosphere is part of the reason why On the Spur of the Moment is another winning effort from the underrated pianist.
By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. AMG.
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Tommy Tarantine- (Trumpet)
Stanley Turrentine- (Tenor Sax)
Horace Parlan- (Piano)
George Tucker- (Bass)
Al Harewood- (Drums)
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A1. On the Spur of the Moment  
A2. Skoo Chee  
A3. And That I Am So in Love  
B1. Al's Tune  
B2. Ray C.  
B3. Pyramid
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