Stanley Turrentine - The Spoiler (1966)

Artist: Stanley Turrentine
Title Of Album: The Spoiler
Year Of Release: 1966
Label: Blue Note
Genre: Jazz, Soul Jazz
Format: FLAC (Image)+CUE, LOG
Quality: Lossless
Total Time: 00:39:22
Total Size: 256 mb

Review by Scott Yanow

Other than a few short spots, Stanley Turrentine is the only significant soloist on this CD reissue which features a diverse program including "When the Sun Comes Out," "Maybe September," "You're Gonna Hear from Me" and a previously unreleased rendition of Max Roach's jazz waltz "Lonesome Lover." Although he is accompanied by an all-star group that includes trumpeter Blue Mitchell, altoist James Spaulding, baritonist Pepper Adams and pianist McCoy Tyner, Turrentine's sidemen could almost have been anonymous studio players for the tenor is the dominant voice throughout. It is surprising that Pearson did not make more extensive use of the other musicians' unique talents, particularly Tyner. However, despite some potentially indifferent material, Turrentine is in fine form throughout the date, even finding something to say on "Sunny." "La Fiesta" (no relation to the later Chick Corea tune) is the highpoint of a largely enjoyable set.

Tracks:

1. The Magilla
2. When The Sun Comes Out
3. La Fiesta
4. Sunny
5. Maybe September
6. You're Gonna Hear From Me
7. Lonesome Lover

Personnel:

Blue Mitchell (tp)
Julian Priester (tb)
James Spaulding (as, fl)
Stanley Turrentine (ts)
Pepper Adams (bars)
McCoy Tyner (p)
Bob Cranshaw (b, el-b)
Mickey Roker (d)
Joseph Rivera (shaker, tamb)
Duke Pearson (arr)

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