The Story
Recorded in 1958, Minor Move was Tina Brooksâ very first recording, though it wasnât released until 1980, 6 years after his tragic death at the age of 42. In fact, Brooksâ 1960 classic True Blue was the saxophonistâs only album released during his all-too-short lifetime. Once all 4 of Brooksâ Blue Note albums were released his status as one of the most innovative tenor saxophone stylists in jazz has become clear. As Larry Kart notes in the album liners, Brooksâ sound, with its prayerful, airy and speech-like tone, sets him apart. âBrooks was one of those musicians for whom feeling and sound were one.â On this set featuring 2 Brooks originals and 3 standards, the saxophonist is joined by a veritable whoâs who of hard bop royalty with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Blakey on drums.
UHQ-CDâs reproduce the sound of original master tapes as faithfully as possible by utilizing new transfer technologies and improved materials to produce high-quality sound with a better representation of the whole stage. UHQ-CDs comply with CD standards and can be played on existing players. Each title is presented in a UHQ-CD jewel case with an obi-strip and the original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.
Tracklist:
1. Nutville
2. The Way You Look Tonight
3. Star Eyes
4. Minor Move
5. Everything Happens To Me
Description
Recorded in 1958, Minor Move was Tina Brooksâ very first recording, though it wasnât released until 1980, 6 years after his tragic death at the age of 42. In fact, Brooksâ 1960 classic True Blue was the saxophonistâs only album released during his all-too-short lifetime. Once all 4 of Brooksâ Blue Note albums were released his status as one of the most innovative tenor saxophone stylists in jazz has become clear. As Larry Kart notes in the album liners, Brooksâ sound, with its prayerful, airy and speech-like tone, sets him apart. âBrooks was one of those musicians for whom feeling and sound were one.â On this set featuring 2 Brooks originals and 3 standards, the saxophonist is joined by a veritable whoâs who of hard bop royalty with Lee Morgan on trumpet, Sonny Clark on piano, Doug Watkins on bass, and Art Blakey on drums.
UHQ-CDâs reproduce the sound of original master tapes as faithfully as possible by utilizing new transfer technologies and improved materials to produce high-quality sound with a better representation of the whole stage. UHQ-CDs comply with CD standards and can be played on existing players. Each title is presented in a UHQ-CD jewel case with an obi-strip and the original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.
Tracklist:
1. Nutville
2. The Way You Look Tonight
3. Star Eyes
4. Minor Move
5. Everything Happens To Me
