Another very welcome Turrentine reissue!
Dr.D.Treharne | Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom | 11/15/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's a strange sensation to find that a slew of classic CTI albums have been remastered and reissued ahead of getting an American re-release. So the initial question has to be "is it worth the extra money to buy this import?" to which the emphatic answer has to be a resounding "YES!"This 1973 recorded album was worth its price in its original form, but the three previously unreleased tracks make it an essential purchase. Firstly, it's aged very well, partly because unlike some 70's albums which feature electric piano, in the hands of Bob James(1,3,4,6,8)and Harold Mabern (2,3,5) the playing is well handled, and where it meshes with Richard Tee's organ it's superb.Eric Gale provided sympathetic guitar fills, and he sits well back with Ron Carter(bass) and drummers Idris Muhammed and Billy Cobham (on the extra tracks).Turrentine provides a sinewy Tenor Sax across the whole range of material.Favourites are both versions of Marvin Gaye's title track ( the first clocks in at 9.48 the second at 7.10), "Two for T" written by Turrentine,and Bob James "Harlem Dawn". However there isn't a duff track on the CD. "I could never repay your love" has nagging echoes of another theme I haven't managed to place yet!If you're a fan of Turrentine, and want to hear him at the height of his playing power, with a sympathetic and supporting band this album is a must!"
Great Slow Burn
Chris | Australia | 07/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For me, this was immediately much more accessible than the more famous "Sugar" Album. This is most likely because this is arguably more commercial, but what a fantastic sound. I own the Trouble Man soundtrack from which the title track of this CD is drawn and it is a brilliant slow burn. This album is similar. Put it on and sit back for an evening of smooth relaxing listening. For more focussed listening you can tune in on the expertise of the great musicians whose greatness is in their subtlety. This is one CD that I know I'll be listening too for many years to come and so its money well spent."
Track Listings (8) - Disc #1