This 1960 quintet date showcases Parlan in a typically swinging, blues-soaked session for Blue Note. The session is notable for its strong ensemble playing and Parlan's economical yet deeply felt solos.
- The quintet on this release featured alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson, trombonist Curtis Fuller, bassist George Tucker, and drummer David "Panama" Dixon.
- Recording took place on July 14, 1960, at the iconic Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album was released on the classic Blue Note Records label, known for its distinctive album art and high-fidelity recordings.
Horace Parlan was a pianist known for his blues-inflected style. He was a prolific recording artist for Blue Note Records in the late 1950s and 1960s.
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