On the Spur of the Moment

by Horace Parlan

Overview

Again working with his longtime rhythm section of George Tucker (bass) and Al Harewood (drums), Horace Parlan manages to On the Spur of the Moment make distinctive by emphasizing the rhythmic side of his hard bop. Tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine and trumpeter Tommy Turrentine help give the quintet a bluesy edge, which the band exploits to an appealing effect throughout these six, mostly original, compositions. There are a few ballads, and even when things are at their hottest, Parlan's understated playing is a cue for the group to keep it tasteful, but that relaxed atmosphere is part of the reason why On the Spur of the Moment is another winning effort from the underrated pianist. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	01/17/2012
Label:	Audio Wave
UPC:	0693692200133
Rank:	79996

Tracks

1. On the Spur of the Moment
2. Skoo Chee
3. And That I Am So In Love
4. Al's Tune
5. Ray C
6. Pyramid
7. On the Spur of the Moment
8. Pyramid

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Horace Parlan   Primary Artist,Piano
Stanley Turrentine   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Tommy Turrentine   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Al Harewood   Drums
George Tucker   Bass

Technical Credits

Roger Williams   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Michael Cuscuna   Reissue Producer
Harold Ousley   Composer
Parlan   Composer
Booker Ervin   Composer
Alfred Lion   Producer
Leon Mitchell   Composer
Horace Parlan   Composer