Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Again working with his longtime rhythm section of George Tucker (bass) and Al Harewood (drums), Horace Parlan manages to On the Spur of the Moment make distinctive by emphasizing the rhythmic side of his hard bop. Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and trumpeter Tommy Turrentine help give the quintet a bluesy edge, which the band exploits to an appealing effect throughout these six, mostly original, compositions. There are a few ballads, and even when things are at their hottest, Parlan's understated playing is a cue for the group to keep it tasteful, but that relaxed atmosphere is part of the reason why On the Spur of the Moment is another winning effort from the underrated pianist.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-spur-of-the-moment-mw0000033102
Again working with his longtime rhythm section of George Tucker (bass) and Al Harewood (drums), Horace Parlan manages to On the Spur of the Moment make distinctive by emphasizing the rhythmic side of his hard bop. Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and trumpeter Tommy Turrentine help give the quintet a bluesy edge, which the band exploits to an appealing effect throughout these six, mostly original, compositions. There are a few ballads, and even when things are at their hottest, Parlan's understated playing is a cue for the group to keep it tasteful, but that relaxed atmosphere is part of the reason why On the Spur of the Moment is another winning effort from the underrated pianist.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-spur-of-the-moment-mw0000033102
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Reseña de Stephen Thomas Erlewine
De nuevo trabajando con su sección rítmica habitual, formada por George Tucker (bajo) y Al Harewood (batería), Horace Parlan consigue que On the Spur of the Moment sea un álbum distintivo al enfatizar el lado rítmico de su hard bop. El saxofonista tenor Stanley Turrentine y el trompetista Tommy Turrentine ayudan a dar al quinteto un toque blues, que la banda aprovecha para crear un efecto atractivo a lo largo de estas seis composiciones, en su mayoría originales. Hay algunas baladas, e incluso cuando las cosas se ponen más intensas, la interpretación discreta de Parlan es una señal para que el grupo mantenga el buen gusto, pero esa atmósfera relajada es parte de la razón por la que On the Spur of the Moment es otro éxito del pianista infravalorado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-spur-of-the-moment-mw0000033102
De nuevo trabajando con su sección rítmica habitual, formada por George Tucker (bajo) y Al Harewood (batería), Horace Parlan consigue que On the Spur of the Moment sea un álbum distintivo al enfatizar el lado rítmico de su hard bop. El saxofonista tenor Stanley Turrentine y el trompetista Tommy Turrentine ayudan a dar al quinteto un toque blues, que la banda aprovecha para crear un efecto atractivo a lo largo de estas seis composiciones, en su mayoría originales. Hay algunas baladas, e incluso cuando las cosas se ponen más intensas, la interpretación discreta de Parlan es una señal para que el grupo mantenga el buen gusto, pero esa atmósfera relajada es parte de la razón por la que On the Spur of the Moment es otro éxito del pianista infravalorado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/on-the-spur-of-the-moment-mw0000033102
Tracks:
1 - On The Spur Of The Moment - 5:52
2 - Skoo Chee - 10:56
3 - And That I Am So In Love - 4:41
4 - Al's Tune - 7:02
5 - Ray C. - 6:56
6 - Pyramid - 6:28
Credits:
Bass – George Tucker
Design [Cover] – Reid Miles
Drums – Al Harewood
Photography By – Francis Wolff
Piano – Horace Parlan
Saxophone – Stanley Turrentine
Trumpet – Tommy Turrentine
Producer – Alfred Lion
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded 1961-03-18
Label: Blue Note – BLP 4074
Country: US
Released: 1961
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop
https://www.discogs.com/es/master/407999-Horace-Parlan-Quintet-On-The-Spur-Of-The-Moment?srsltid=AfmBOorcVj-2f7TvflA0-zqfQSB5RxT_R8EMiqXkkUnYvuFet9tIAnSn
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