Not To Be Missed
Kurt Harding | Boerne TX | 07/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Recently, there has been an avalanche of Stanley Turrentine reissues hitting the market, many of which I had never heard before. It seems that T Time was recorded and released just a few years before he died then suffered the same oblivion that so much good but obscure music is fated to share. Most fans recall that Turrentine went through what I consider to be an awful flirtation with disco shortly after his CTI years. It was at that point that I lost interest. Imagine my surprise to discover that he had actually returned to his roots before leaving a void in the world of jazz.
Long-time fans who buy T Time will notice right away that they have heard many of these before. But there is something about how they are redone that makes the tunes fresh, exciting and vital. I like the entire album, but in my opinion, Impressions is the cut that makes this CD a must-have. It just smokes! Other outstanding pieces include his signature Don't Mess With Mister T, the languid I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do, and the soulful Side Steppin'.
Though T Time has the feel of a budget release because of the briefest of liner notes, sound quality is excellent. If you are a fan of Stanley Turrentine, particular of his earlier style, you won't be disappointed by this. Get it while its still available."
Excellent late recording by MR. Turrentine
Norm Cash | Ferndale, MI USA | 04/13/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Stanley's big fat sexy sax sound is never moreso than here on one of his later recordings, only a few years before his passing. This is an excellent album. I have recordings of him playing at different points in his career and this one really highlights his sound even more than most earlier excellent recordings. Frankly, I pull this one out time and again. It really plays to his voice. The band is excellent. I particularly like the track "I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do". A late night track if ever there was one."