テナーサックスの名手として多くの名作を残したアイク・ケベックが、名門BLUE NOTEから1962年に発表した人気盤がクリア・ヴァイナル仕様で復刻!!
かなり古くから活動していたベテランで、既に40年代には録音を残しており、本作録音時の1961年で既に45歳、1963年には病に倒れ急逝しています。フレディー・ローチのオルガンをフューチャーし、黒人ならではのムーディーなサウンドとコクのあるテナーサウンドを聴かせる屈指の人気盤で、タイトル曲は名演として長く聴き継がれています。

発売・販売元 提供資料 （2022/09/02）

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

Rovi