Never Let Me Go is the eighth album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label and performed by Turrentine with Shirley Scott, Major Holley, Ray Barretto and Al Harewood, with Sam Jones and Clarence Johnston replacing Holley, Barretto and Harewood on two tracks.
Review by Thom Jurek
This 1961 groove date by Stanley Turrentine is an example of him at his fiery peak. Far from the slow groover of the CTI years, Turrentine's early Blue Note sides were massive and bright, saturated in deep soul and blues. This set featured Turrentine's wife, organist and composer Shirley Scott, and a pair of alternating rhythm sections. The first is Major Holley on bass and Al Harewood on drums, and the second is with Sam Jones and Clarence Johnston. Latin Conguero Ray Barretto appeared with the Holley/Harewood band. The set opens with a stomping version of Lloyd Price's "Trouble," with Scott taking the early solo while driving the groove. Turrentine burns the edges of the tune and Barretto punches up the middle with decorative flourishes and fills. This is followed by the a deeply moving read of "God Bless the Child." With Turrentine playing in his smokiest, silkiest, Ben Webster-inflected tone. Scott's solo, by contrast, is pure blues. The coolest tune on the set is "Major's Minor," written by Stanley and Shirley. With its seeming quotations from "So What?" and "Chim Chim Cherie," in the foreground, it gives way to a completely funky blues, which is a bit of a surprise. But the easy swing and in-the-pocket saxophone soloing punctuated by fat, grooved-out chords by Scott make it the gem it is. The alternate rhythm section of Jones and Johnston appear on the title track. This is one of those grand ballads where the organ acts as the testifying pulpit from which to speak, and Turrentine not only speaks, he weeps and whispers and wails here. All the while his rhythm section layers washes of percussion and muted changes in ever-present but subtle shades of blue. It's a stunner.
Review by Thom Jurek
This 1961 groove date by Stanley Turrentine is an example of him at his fiery peak. Far from the slow groover of the CTI years, Turrentine's early Blue Note sides were massive and bright, saturated in deep soul and blues. This set featured Turrentine's wife, organist and composer Shirley Scott, and a pair of alternating rhythm sections. The first is Major Holley on bass and Al Harewood on drums, and the second is with Sam Jones and Clarence Johnston. Latin Conguero Ray Barretto appeared with the Holley/Harewood band. The set opens with a stomping version of Lloyd Price's "Trouble," with Scott taking the early solo while driving the groove. Turrentine burns the edges of the tune and Barretto punches up the middle with decorative flourishes and fills. This is followed by the a deeply moving read of "God Bless the Child." With Turrentine playing in his smokiest, silkiest, Ben Webster-inflected tone. Scott's solo, by contrast, is pure blues. The coolest tune on the set is "Major's Minor," written by Stanley and Shirley. With its seeming quotations from "So What?" and "Chim Chim Cherie," in the foreground, it gives way to a completely funky blues, which is a bit of a surprise. But the easy swing and in-the-pocket saxophone soloing punctuated by fat, grooved-out chords by Scott make it the gem it is. The alternate rhythm section of Jones and Johnston appear on the title track. This is one of those grand ballads where the organ acts as the testifying pulpit from which to speak, and Turrentine not only speaks, he weeps and whispers and wails here. All the while his rhythm section layers washes of percussion and muted changes in ever-present but subtle shades of blue. It's a stunner.
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Never Let Me Go es el octavo álbum del saxofonista de jazz Stanley Turrentine grabado para el sello Blue Note e interpretado por Turrentine con Shirley Scott, Major Holley, Ray Barretto y Al Harewood, con Sam Jones y Clarence Johnston reemplazando a Holley, Barretto y Harewood en dos pistas
Revisión por Thom Jurek
Esta cita de 1961 de Stanley Turrentine es un ejemplo de él en su pico de fuego. Lejos del movimiento lento de los años de CTI, los primeros lados del Blue Note de Turrentine eran enormes y brillantes, saturados en el alma y los azules profundos. Este conjunto presentaba a la esposa de Turrentine, la organista y compositora Shirley Scott, y un par de secciones de ritmo alternas. El primero es Major Holley en el bajo y Al Harewood en la batería, y el segundo es con Sam Jones y Clarence Johnston. El conguero latino Ray Barretto apareció con la banda Holley / Harewood. El conjunto se abre con una versión pisoteante de "Trouble" de Lloyd Price, con Scott tomando el primer solo mientras conduce. Turrentine quema los bordes de la melodía y Barretto empuja el centro con adornos y rellenos decorativos. A esto le sigue la lectura conmovedora de "Dios bendiga al niño". Con Turrentine tocando en su tono más suave, más sedoso e inflexible de Ben Webster. El solo de Scott, por el contrario, es blues puro. La melodía más genial en el set es "Major's Minor", escrita por Stanley y Shirley. Con sus citas aparentes de "¿Y qué?" y "Chim Chim Cherie", en primer plano, da paso a un blues completamente funky, que es un poco sorprendente. Pero el swing fácil y el solo de saxofón en el bolsillo salpicado por cuerdas gruesas y estriadas de Scott lo convierten en la joya que es. La sección de ritmo alternativo de Jones y Johnston aparece en la pista del título. Esta es una de esas grandes baladas donde el órgano actúa como el púlpito testificante desde el cual hablar, y Turrentine no solo habla, sino que también llora, susurra y gime. Mientras tanto, su sección de ritmo combina capas de percusión y cambios apagados en matices de azul siempre presentes pero sutiles. Es un aturdidor.
Revisión por Thom Jurek
Esta cita de 1961 de Stanley Turrentine es un ejemplo de él en su pico de fuego. Lejos del movimiento lento de los años de CTI, los primeros lados del Blue Note de Turrentine eran enormes y brillantes, saturados en el alma y los azules profundos. Este conjunto presentaba a la esposa de Turrentine, la organista y compositora Shirley Scott, y un par de secciones de ritmo alternas. El primero es Major Holley en el bajo y Al Harewood en la batería, y el segundo es con Sam Jones y Clarence Johnston. El conguero latino Ray Barretto apareció con la banda Holley / Harewood. El conjunto se abre con una versión pisoteante de "Trouble" de Lloyd Price, con Scott tomando el primer solo mientras conduce. Turrentine quema los bordes de la melodía y Barretto empuja el centro con adornos y rellenos decorativos. A esto le sigue la lectura conmovedora de "Dios bendiga al niño". Con Turrentine tocando en su tono más suave, más sedoso e inflexible de Ben Webster. El solo de Scott, por el contrario, es blues puro. La melodía más genial en el set es "Major's Minor", escrita por Stanley y Shirley. Con sus citas aparentes de "¿Y qué?" y "Chim Chim Cherie", en primer plano, da paso a un blues completamente funky, que es un poco sorprendente. Pero el swing fácil y el solo de saxofón en el bolsillo salpicado por cuerdas gruesas y estriadas de Scott lo convierten en la joya que es. La sección de ritmo alternativo de Jones y Johnston aparece en la pista del título. Esta es una de esas grandes baladas donde el órgano actúa como el púlpito testificante desde el cual hablar, y Turrentine no solo habla, sino que también llora, susurra y gime. Mientras tanto, su sección de ritmo combina capas de percusión y cambios apagados en matices de azul siempre presentes pero sutiles. Es un aturdidor.
Tracks
1 Trouble 5:57
2 God Bless the Child 3:55
3 Sara's Dance 6:14
4 Without a Song 5:26
5 Major's Minor 6:19
6 Never Let Me Go 4:53
7 You'll Never Get Away from Me 6:06
8 They Can't Take That Away from Me 6:29
Personnel
Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
Shirley Scott - organ
Major Holley (tracks 1-5 & 7), Sam Jones (tracks 6 & 8) - bass
Al Harewood (tracks 1-5 & 7), Clarence Johnston (tracks 6 & 8) - drums
Ray Baretto - Congas
Recorded January 18, 1963 (#6, 8)
February 13, 1963 (#1-5, 7)
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
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1 Trouble 5:57
2 God Bless the Child 3:55
3 Sara's Dance 6:14
4 Without a Song 5:26
5 Major's Minor 6:19
6 Never Let Me Go 4:53
7 You'll Never Get Away from Me 6:06
8 They Can't Take That Away from Me 6:29
Personnel
Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
Shirley Scott - organ
Major Holley (tracks 1-5 & 7), Sam Jones (tracks 6 & 8) - bass
Al Harewood (tracks 1-5 & 7), Clarence Johnston (tracks 6 & 8) - drums
Ray Baretto - Congas
Recorded January 18, 1963 (#6, 8)
February 13, 1963 (#1-5, 7)
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
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