Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul (1995)

Ike Quebec - Heavy Soul (1995)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop, Soul | Label ~ Blue Note

Thick-toned tenor Ike Quebec is in excellent form on this CD reissue of a 1961 Blue Note date. His ballad statements are quite warm, and he swings nicely on a variety of medium-tempo material. Unfortunately, organist Freddie Roach has a rather dated sound, which weakens this session a bit; bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood are typically fine in support. Originals alternate with standards, with "Just One More Chance," "The Man I Love," and "Nature Boy" (the latter an emotional tenor-bass duet) being among the highlights. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. Acquitted (5:41)
02. Just One More Chance (5:52)
03. Que's Dilemma (4:33)
04. Brother Can You Spare a Dime (5:27)
05. The Man I Love (6:33)
06. Heavy Soul (6:54)
07. I Want a Little Girl (5:22)
08. Nature Boy (2:42)
09. Blues for Ike (5:53)

Personnel:
Ike Quebec - tenor sax
Freddie Roach - organ
Milt Hinton - bass
Al Harewood - drums

Produced by Alfred Lion
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on November 26, 1961.
Originally issued as Blue Note BST-84093
Produced for release by Michael Cuscuna
Photos by Francis Wolff / Mosaic Images
Reissue design by Patrick Roques
Mastering by Larry Walsh

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Ike Quebec – It Might as Well Be Spring (2010)

Ike Quebec – It Might as Well Be Spring (2010)
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Genre ~ Hard-Bop/Soul | Label ~ Blue Note/Analogue Productions

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. ~Allmusic

Tracklist:
01. It Might as Well Be Spring (6:21)
02. A Light Reprieve (5:23)
03. Easy – Don’t Hurt (6:09)
04. Lover Man (5:58)
05. Ol’ Man River (6:36)
06. Willow Weep for Me (5:27)

Personnel:
Ike Quebec – tenor sax
Freddie Roach – organ
Milt Hinton – bass
Al Harewood – drums

Recorded December 9, 1961; by Rudy Van Gelder
Mastered for SACD by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman
Originally released in 1964 by Blue Note Records as BST-84105
Cover photo by Francis Wolff
Cover designed by Reid Miles
Liner notes by Nat Hentoff

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