IKE QUEBEC – Heavy Soul – UHQ-CD

Description

UHQ-CD – Marking 85 years representing The Finest In Jazz, UM Japan are making available no less than 118 titles selected from Blue Notes analog “Tone Poet” and “Classic Vinyl” reissue series on UHQ-CD. Remastering by Kevin Gray, these releases reproduce the sound of the original master tapes as faithfully as possible. Each title is presented on 1 UHQ-CD jewel case with obi-strip with original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.

Thick-toned tenor Ike Quebec is in excellent form on this 1961 Blue Note release. His ballad statements are quite warm, and he swings nicely on a variety of medium-tempo material. Unfortunately, organist Freddie Roach has a rather dated sound, which weakens this session a bit; bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood are typically fine in support. Originals alternate with standards, with “Just One More Chance,” “The Man I Love,” and “Nature Boy” (the latter an emotional tenor-bass duet) being among the highlights.

Tracklist:

1. Acquitted
2. Just One More Chance
3. Que’s Dilemma
4. Brother Can You Spare A Dime
5. The Man I Love
6. Heavy Soul
7. I Want A Little Girl
8. Nature Boy