Arnett Cobb • Movin' Right Along

 

Review by Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
From the opening notes of "Nitty Gritty," Movin' Right Along is a warm, stimulating set. Recorded in two days in February 1960, the album finds Arnett Cobb and a few friends playing an energetic, straight-ahead set. The only oddity is the presence of Buck Clarke's congas, which manage to add an extra layer of rhythm, even though there isn't a Latin tune in sight. There's a good mix between ballads like "(I Don't Stand) A Ghost of a Chance (With You)" and up-tempo pieces like "Exactly Like You." Cobb's expressive playing stands out most clearly on slower pieces like "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise," allowing plenty of room for him to breathe life into each note. The odd piece out is "Fast Ride," the lone tune to include pianist Tommy Flanagan and conga player Danny Barrajanos. This upbeat piece leans toward hard bop and, as Joe Goldberg points out in the liner notes, recalls "Lester Leaps In." Today, many would call Movin' Right Along "mainstream jazz," though the term doesn't quite do justice to Cobb's soulful tenor work. For those who remember Cobb's work from the 1940s through the 1980s, the value of this reissue will be obvious. For everyone else, Movin' Right Along will serve as a fine introduction.
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Reseña de Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Desde las primeras notas de "Nitty Gritty", Movin' Right Along es un conjunto cálido y estimulante. Grabado en dos días en febrero de 1960, el álbum presenta a Arnett Cobb y algunos amigos tocando un conjunto enérgico y directo. La única rareza es la presencia de las congas de Buck Clarke, que consiguen añadir una capa extra de ritmo, aunque no haya ni una melodía latina a la vista. Hay una buena mezcla entre baladas como "(I Don't Stand) A Ghost of a Chance (With You)" y piezas movidas como "Exactly Like You". La expresividad de Cobb destaca sobre todo en piezas más lentas como "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise", en la que deja mucho espacio para insuflar vida a cada nota. La pieza rara es "Fast Ride", el único tema que incluye al pianista Tommy Flanagan y al conguero Danny Barrajanos. Esta alegre pieza se inclina hacia el hard bop y, como señala Joe Goldberg en las notas, recuerda a "Lester Leaps In". Hoy en día, muchos llamarían a Movin' Right Along "jazz mainstream", aunque el término no hace justicia al conmovedor trabajo de tenor de Cobb. Para los que recuerdan el trabajo de Cobb desde la década de 1940 hasta la de 1980, el valor de esta reedición será obvio. Para todos los demás, Movin' Right Along será una buena introducción.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/movin-right-along-mw0000219405

Tracks:
1 - The Nitty Gritty 3:52
2 - All I Do Is Dream Of You 4:00
3 - (I Dont Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance (With You) 5:19
4 - Exactly Like You 6:26
5 - Walkin' 5:24
6 - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise 5:05
7 - Fast Ride 4:10
8 - The Shy One 4:42


Credits:
    Bass – Sam Jones
    Congas – Buck Clark (tracks: 7)
    Drums – Arthur Taylor*
    Liner Notes – Joe Goldberg
    Piano – Bobby Timmons (tracks: 1 to 6, 8), Tommy Flanagan (tracks: 7)
    Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
    Remastered By – Kirk Felton
    Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
    Tenor Saxophone – Arnett Cobb

Recorded February 16-17, 1960, in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Label:    Original Jazz Classics – OJCCD-1074-2, Prestige – PR 7216
Country:    US
Released:    2002
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Soul-Jazz, Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/9471768-Arnett-Cobb-Movin-Right-Along

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