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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 /TiVo
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Richard Rodgers, ComposerLyricist - Oscar Hammerstein II , ComposerLyricist - Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, MainArtist
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1962 Blue Note Records
Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, Composer, MainArtist
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1962 Blue Note Records
Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, Composer, MainArtist
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1992 Capitol Records, LLC
Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, MainArtist - Jimmie Davis, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Sherman, ComposerLyricist - Roger Ramirez, ComposerLyricist
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1962 Blue Note Records
Jerome Kern, ComposerLyricist - Oscar Hammerstein II , ComposerLyricist - Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, MainArtist
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1962 Blue Note Records
Milt Hinton, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Al Harewood, Musician, AssociatedPerformer - Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Alfred Lion, Producer - Ike Quebec, MainArtist - Ann Ronell, ComposerLyricist - Freddy Roach, Musician, AssociatedPerformer
Blue Note (R) is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, Inc. (C) 1998 Capitol Records, Inc. ℗ 1962 Blue Note Records
Album review
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 /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 6 track(s)
- Total length: 00:35:40
- Main artists: Ike Quebec
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: EMI
- Genre: Jazz
© 1998 Blue Note Records ℗ 1998 Blue Note Records
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