This 1961 quintet session captures Parlan in a relaxed, yet swinging, mid-career groove, finding soulful expression within a classic small-group jazz setting.
- Recorded on January 16, 1961, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album features Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Tommy Turrentine on trumpet, George Tucker on bass, and Dennis Charles on drums.
- The track "On the Spur of the Moment" showcases Parlan's characteristic bluesy touch and rhythmic sensibility.
Horace Parlan was a pianist known for his blues-inflected style, particularly within the Blue Note Records stable. He was a respected accompanist and bandleader in the hard bop and soul jazz scenes.
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