Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine (1934-2000) was born into a musical family in Pittsburgh’s Hill District (his older brother Tommy would become a professional trumpet player). Stanley began his prolific career with blues and R&B bands, and was at first greatly influenced by Illinois Jacquet. Presented here are four of the saxophonist’s best albums, all of them presenting him as the only horn in trio/quartet settings.The LPs included in their entireties are:

Look Out! (Blue Note BLP 4039),

That’s Where It’s At (Blue Note BST 84081),

Dearly Beloved (Blue Note BST 84081), and

Stan “The Man” Turrentine (Time Records Vol. 7).

• - 1 -

  • 1. Look Out
  • 2. Journey Into Melody
  • 3. Return Engagement
  • 4. Little Sheri
  • 5. Tiny Capers
  • 6. Minor Chant
  • 7. Smile, Stacey
  • 8. Soft Pedal Blues
  • 9. Pia
  • 10. We'll After While, Ya Heah
  • 11. Dorene Don't Cry, I
  • 12. Light Blue

• - 2 -

  • 1. Baia
  • 2. Wee Hour Theme
  • 3. My Shining Hour
  • 4. Troubles of the World
  • 5. Yesterdays
  • 6. Dearly Beloved
  • 7. Nothing Ever Changes My Love For You
  • 8. Let's Groove
  • 9. Sheri
  • 10. Stolen Sweets
  • 11. Mild is the Mood
  • 12. Minor Mood
  • 13. Time After Time
  • 14. My Girl is Just Enough Woman For Me