On The Blue Side

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:40:32
Personnel: Hank Crawford (alto saxophone); Jimmy McGriff (organ); Jimmy Ponder (guitar); Vance James (drums). Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on April 4 & August 9, 1989. Includes liner notes by Frank-John Hadley. Personnel: Hank Crawford (alto saxophone); Jimmy McGriff (organ); Jimmy Ponder (guitar); Vance James (drums). Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (04/04/1989-08/09/1989). One of the most consistent and most soulful of all jazz altoists, Hank Crawford sounds at his best when he has strong melodies to wrap his tone around, and when he can dig into the blues. Both aspects are true during this quartet outing which he co-leads with organist Jimmy McGriff. Crawford sounds particularly strong on "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid" and "Hank's Groove" and even if "Any Day Now" is a bit of a misfire, the interplay between the altoist and the organist (helped out by guitarist Jimmy Ponder's occasional solos and strong support from drummer Vince James) makes this an excellent soul jazz effort overall. ~ Scott Yanow
録音 : ステレオ (Studio)