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1967 Blue Note "a Division of Liberty Records" on Label Stereo Release of Bandleader/Composer/Tenor Saxophonist Stanley Turrentine Entitled the Spoiler, Produced by Alfred Lion, Recording by Rudy Van Gelder, Arrangements by Duke Pearson, Liner Notes by Leonard Feather - "A legend of the tenor saxophone, Stanley Turrentine was renowned for his distinctively thick, rippling tone, an earthy grounding in the blues, and his ability to work a groove with soul and imagination. Turrentine recorded in a wide variety of settings, but was best-known for his Blue Note soul-jazz jams of the '60s, and also underwent a popular fusion makeover in the early '70s. Born in Pittsburgh on April 5, 1934, Turrentine began his career playing with various blues and R&B bands, with a strong influence from Illinois Jacquet. He played in Lowell Fulson's band with Ray Charles from 1950-1951, and in 1953, he replaced John Coltrane in Earl Bostic's early R&B/jazz band. After a mid-'50s stint in the military, Turrentine joined Max Roach's band and subsequently met organist Shirley Scott, whom he married in 1960 and would record with frequently. Upon moving to Philadelphia, Turrentine struck up a chemistry with another organist, Jimmy Smith, appearing on Smith's 1960 classics Back at the Chicken Shack and Midnight Special, among others. Also in 1960, Turrentine began recording as a leader for Blue Note, concentrating chiefly on small-group soul-jazz on classics like That's Where It's At, but also working with the Three Sounds (on 1961's Blue Hour) and experimenting with larger ensemble settings in the mid-'60s. As the '70s dawned, Turrentine and Scott divorced and Turrentine became a popular linchpin of Creed Taylor's new, fusion-oriented CTI label; he recorded five albums, highlighted by Sugar, Salt Song, and Don't Mess With Mister T. While those commercially accessible efforts were artistically rewarding as well, critical opinion wasn't as kind to his late-'70s work for Fantasy; still, Turrentine continued to record prolifically, and returned to his trademark soul-jazz in the '80s and '90s. Turrentine passed away on September 12, 2000, following a massive stroke." - "Other than a few short spots, Stanley Turrentine is the only significant soloist on this LP which features a diverse program including "When the Sun Comes Out," "Maybe September" and "You're Gonna Hear from Me." Although he is accompanied by an all-star group that includes trumpeter Blue Mitchell, altoist James Spaulding, baritonist Pepper Adams and pianist McCoy Tyner, Turrentine's sidemen could almost have been anonymous studio players for the tenor is the dominant voice throughout. It is surprising that Pearson did not make more extensive use of the other musicians' unique talents, particularly Tyner. However, despite some potentially indifferent material, Turrentine is in fine form throughout the date, even finding something to say on "Sunny." "La Fiesta" (no relation to the later Chick Corea tune) is the highpoint of a largely enjoyable set." - Sensational Personnel for the Nonet Features the Legendary Stanley Turrentine on Tenor Saxophone, the Amazing Blue Mitchell on Trumpet, Julian Priester on Trombone, James Spaulding on Alto Saxophone and Flute, the Brilliant Pepper Adams on Baritone Saxophone, the Great McCoy Tyner on Piano, the Talented Bob Cranshaw on Bass & Fender Bass, Mickey Roker on Drums and Joseph Rivera on Shakers & Tambourine! - Selections on Side One Are the Duke Pearson Penned the Magilla at 6 Minutes 5 Seconds , the Ted Koehler/Harold Arlen Standard When the Sun Comes Out and the Armando Boza Song La Fiesta - Tracks for Side Two Consist of the Bobby Hebb Penned Sonny at 7 Minutes 20 Seconds, the Percy Faith/Jay Livingston/Ray Evans Standard Theme from "the Oscar"(Maybe September) & the Andre Previn Classic You're Gonna Hear from Me - Used Copy, Cover Is Slightly Worn with a Medium Surface Ring, Record Very Good++ - Stereo Recording, Product Code BST 84256 - California Residents Add 10.25% Sales Tax - International S & H Extra -