GRANT GREEN - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
A great
one from Grant Green – a subtly modern album hiding under a title stolen from a
Beatles' song – and one of the mid 60s gems he cut with organist Larry Young!
The group features the trio of Young, Green, and Elvin Jones – a dancing
combination that pushes the organ/guitar groove to unheard of heights – plus
the addition of tenorist Hank Mobley, who's opening up his own bag considerably
by this point. The whole thing's great – based around loose, free rhythms – and
featuring searching solos that also still remain nicely swinging and in the
pocket! Titles include "Corcovado", "Stella By Starlight",
"I Want To Hold Your Hand", and "At Long Last Love".
(SHM-CD pressing!) ~ Dusty
Groove
SHUNZO OHNO - QUARTER MOON
Sweet
and smooth fusion – arranged and composed by Japanese trumpeter Shunzo Ohno,
and performed with a largeish group that includes Carter Jefferson, Kenny
Kirkland, Marcus Miller, Sue Evans, and Onaje Allan Gumbs. The style's very
much in the mainstream Japanese fusion mode of the time – but a bit more
soulful, as you might guess from the lineup. Ohno also plays a bit of mini moog
on the session, and the set grooves along with a warm and spacey feel on the
best cuts. Titles include "The Dawn", "Quarter Moon",
"In The Sky", "Jeff", and "Fatback". ~ Dusty Groove
RONNIE FOSTER - THE RACER
An
obscure Japanese-only session from keyboard maestro Ronnie Foster – recorded
after his more famous work in the US for Columbia, in a stripped-down style
that's pretty nice! The set features Ronnie on keys and a bit of vocals –
working in varying trio lineups with players that include Harvey Mason, Phil
Upchurch, Ndugu Chancler, and Paulinho Da Costa. All tracks are electric
numbers arranged by Ronnie – and titles include "Ipanema Walk",
"Festival Do Brasil", "Squirt", "Night Life",
"Europe", and "The Racer". ~ Dusty Groove
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