Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Ike Quebec - It Might As Well Be Spring

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 35:26
Size: 82.0 MB
Styles: Saxophone jazz
Year: 1961/2006
Art: Front

[6:15] 1. It Might As Well Be Spring
[5:19] 2. A Light Reprieve
[6:03] 3. Easy, Don't Hurt
[5:53] 4. Lover Man
[6:30] 5. Ol' Man River
[5:22] 6. Willow Weep For Me

Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Ron McMaster. This is part of Blue Note's Limited Edition Connoisseur series. Working with the same quartet that cut Heavy Soul -- organist Freddie Roach, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood -- Ike Quebec recorded another winning hard bop album with It Might As Well Be Spring. In many ways, the record is a companion piece to Heavy Soul. Since the two albums were recorded so close together, it's not surprising that there a number of stylistic similarities, but there are subtle differences to savor. The main distinction between the two dates is that It Might As Well Be Spring is a relaxed, romantic date comprised of standards. It provides Quebec with ample opportunity to showcase his rich, lyrical ballad style, and he shines throughout the album. Similarly, Roach has a tasteful, understated technique, whether he's soloing or providing support for Quebec. The pair have a terrific, sympathetic interplay that makes It Might As Well Be Spring a joyous listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on December 9, 1961. Originally released on Blue Note (84105).

Ike Quebec (tenor saxophone); Ike Quebec; Milt Hinton (upright bass); Freddie Roach (organ); Al Harewood (drums).

It Might As Well Be Spring

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