which Stanley Turrentine to get?

[undergroundagent]

I was never a huge fan of "Joyride" simply because I'm not a huge fan of Oliver Nelson.

That said, I just repurchased the "Blue Hour" sessions from a fellow board member and, while I stand by my previous claim that it's a bit of a snoozer, it still has a very nice bluesy groove to it. As many members have stated before: "Gene Harris is one soulful man!"

[couw]

Minton's is more than just quite good. This is EXCELLENT stuff actually. Very loose, live, and with a great group.

Try some of the Parlan disks w/ Turrentine as well. Speakin' My Peace is one of my favourites. Though I doubt that one is available... (?)

[undergroundagent]

"Speakin' My Piece" is currently available as JRVG.

[Shrdlu]

I would recommend getting everything by Stanley, bit by bit. You can't go wrong.

Your list has some gems. I'd definitely go for the Minton's twofer, with a terrific lineup and a great live atmosphere. And, as has been mentioned, the albums with Horace Parlan (one led by Stan, the others led by Parlan) are wonderful - obviously, the Parlan Mosaic would be a good idea, and the sound is good on that, too - it's one that Ron got right.

[couw]

didn't realise this is a real "old" thread. Check out the May 15 remarks...

[undergroundagent]

Yeah, I revived it. Blame it in the album "Dearly Beloved". It got me thinking...

[Morganized]

I've really been on a Stan T. kick lately. I'd have to concur with all of these choices, but if I was to pick one that I love above all else then I'd pick two!

"Never Let Me Go" & "Dearly Beloved".

Underground,

Made it to the top of the list already, has it.... Glad you are enjoying the disc.

[connoisseur series500]

Al goes through these phases...

[wesbed]

I've never thought too much about Stanley Turrentine. Not too much good and not too much bad. Yeah, I know who he is and I've heard him play. I own the Turrentine RVGs. For whatever reason, his style never spoke to me. He's always seemed, to me, to be more of a soulful or R&B type of jazz player. I've asked myself the question, why listen to Turrentine when I can listen to Mobley, Coltrane, Dexter, Sonny Rollins, etecetera?

I purchased the recent RVG Prayer Meetin' (Jimmy Smith & Stanely Turrentine). A switch was flipped somewhere in my brain. Now, I can't get enough of Stanley T! I played Hustlin', and the new Stanley RVG multiple times last night.

It's interesting how a certain artist won't speak to you for a period of time. Then, suddenly, things change and you can't get enough of the same artist.

[undergroundagent]

Preach brother,preaaccch!!!!

Stan. T is my favorite tenor sax player ever. His style is soulful, and his chops are second to none.

If I could only have one artist's discography to take with me to the deserted island, it would be Stanley Turrentine's.

[Noj]

Another vote for the Mosaic set ... you won't be disappointed and you can fill in the others later.

Eric

...and another vote for the Mosaic set. I couldn't say the first time around with this thread.

[wesbed]

Now, I'm wanting that stupid Turrentine Mosaic box.

[Brad]

I've never thought too much about Stanley Turrentine. Not too much good and not too much bad. Yeah, I know who he is and I've heard him play. I own the Turrentine RVGs. For whatever reason, his style never spoke to me. He's always seemed, to me, to be more of a soulful or R&B type of jazz player. I've asked myself the question, why listen to Turrentine when I can listen to Mobley, Coltrane, Dexter, Sonny Rollins, etecetera?

I purchased the recent RVG Prayer Meetin' (Jimmy Smith & Stanely Turrentine). A switch was flipped somewhere in my brain. Now, I can't get enough of Stanley T! I played Hustlin', and the new Stanley RVG multiple times last night.

It's interesting how a certain artist won't speak to you for a period of time. Then, suddenly, things change and you can't get enough of the same artist.

You may want to check out some of the stuff he did with Shirley Scott, some of which is on the Mosaic set. I highly recommend Queen of the Organ under her leadership. That's a kick ass record. It's also been talked about earlier in this thread. All of his early BN is special.

[wesbed]

You may want to check out some of the stuff he did with Shirley Scott, some of which is on the Mosaic set.  I highly recommend Queen of the Organ under her leadership.  That's a kick ass record.  It's also been talked about earlier in this thread.  All of his early BN is special.

I like Shirley Scott's playing much more on Never Let Me Go than on Hustlin'.

Note: All my Stanley Turrentine RVGs start with the same song.

[BruceH]

I purchased the recent RVG Prayer Meetin' (Jimmy Smith & Stanely Turrentine). A switch was flipped somewhere in my brain. Now, I can't get enough of Stanley T!

I love it when a switch gets flipped in my brain.

Seriously.

All of a sudden you "get" an artist----it's a great feeling. Just happened to someone on this board with respect to Sonny Clark; I envy him. (It can be tough on the wallet though.)

[alankin]

All of a sudden you "get" an artist----it's a great feeling. Just happened to someone on this board with respect to Sonny Clark; I envy him. (It can be tough on the wallet though.)

I remember when it happened to me with John Coltrane. It was with my second or third listening of the double LP, "The Other Village Vanguard Tapes." (Impulse! 9325)

[BFrank]

Just picked up a sealed copy of "Comin' Your Way" at Amoeba for $6. I've never been a huge T fan, but some on this board have got me interested in checking him out a little more.

Up till now, I only have "Blue Hour", "Cherry" and "Sugar". Other than the Mosaic, any other recommendations?

[JSngry]

[J.A.W.]

Minton's is more than just quite good. This is EXCELLENT stuff actually. Very loose, live, and with a great group.

Try some of the Parlan disks w/ Turrentine as well. Speakin' My Peace is one of my favourites. Though I doubt that one is available... (?)

I second those recommendations (I inserted the picture of Minton's).

[Clunky]

thoughts of Turrentine brought on by the imminent release of the new BN Conn disc has seen me listening to my ST holdings for the first time in ages.(many years)

Easy Walker- so very dull, with 5 extra bonus dull tracks, track at a time it's soft ok jazz , basically smooth jazz, very little meat for me here.- 2 stars

The Spoiler- some pop but decent swinging charts, nice- 3 stars

Rough and Tumble- dull pop like charts , some decent tracks early on in the disc- 2 stars

Comin your way- excellent set, this is more like it 4 stars

50% Mr T, could do better, perhaps I got the wrong discs !!!

Edited April 16, 2008 by Clunky

[michel1969]

Obviously : LOOK OUT (blue note) !! Great session.. and the session with his bro' on Time is fine, too.

[crabgrass]

While "Sugar" and "Cherry" are great, another great CTI of his was "Salt Song".

Not to mention "Let It Go"

[AndrewHill]

That's Where Its At is probably the one I would recommend as leader with Parlan's On the Spur of the Moment being my favorite sideman date. Always thought that Tommy was the perfect foil for Stanley.

Runner Ups:

Easy Walker. Nothing earth-shaking, but nice enough. The first track is my favorite.

Hustlin. Tough, unfussy with Scott and Burrell in fine form.

The Spoiler. Probably the only biggish band date I like from him. I couldn't sell Rough 'n' Tumble fast enough.

[crabgrass]

Back in the 90s, I had a chance to hang out with both Turrentine and Diana Krall at an Association for Jazz Educators convention. Stanley was one of the nicest, warmest humans I've ever had the opportunity to meet. He was wearing one of his trademark sweaters. I made a comment about how much I enjoyed the records he had made with his then-wife Shirley, and he was quick to tell me not to say that too loud for fear his current wife, who was nearby, might overhear. He then whispered to me that he liked them too.

At one point a painfully shy Diana Krall approached Stanley and asked if "Mr. Turrentine" might like to sit in with her that night when she played. Stanley lit up and said "girl, I thought you would never ask!" It was funny that Diana was so sheepish about it, since Stanley had played on her then current Impulse Record "All Of Me".

[Guy Berger]

thoughts of Turrentine brought on by the imminent release of the new BN Conn disc has seen me listening to my ST holdings for the first time in ages.(many years)

Easy Walker- so very dull, with 5 extra bonus dull tracks, track at a time it's soft ok jazz , basically smooth jazz, very little meat for me here.- 2 stars

The Spoiler- some pop but decent swinging charts, nice- 3 stars

Rough and Tumble- dull pop like charts , some decent tracks early on in the disc- 2 stars

Comin your way- excellent set, this is more like it 4 stars

50% Mr T, could do better, perhaps I got the wrong discs !!!

The best one I've heard - That's Where It's At. 2nd best is the one with "La Fiesta.".

Guy