Damn great work from guitarist
Grant Green – one of his killer sessions with pianist Sonny Clark – recorded in the
early 60s, but unissued until n
early 20 years later! The groove here is a bit different than some of Green's
early dates with organ – a bit more soulful hardbop at times, with some great work on rhythm from Sam Jones on bass and Art Blakey on drums – two great players who complete the group beautifully. The setting is calm and spare, but very fluid, and all players play with a brilliant edge – Blakey is excellent, and hearing him on this one makes you want more of his work as a sideman (which was to diminish greatly after this recording). Tracks include takes on "Airegin", "I Concentrate on You", ""The Song Is You", "The Things We Did Last Summer" and a stellar version of "It Ain't Necessarily So".
(Original early 80s Japanese pressing – GXK 8180 – with insert. Cover has some spotty aging, mostly in back, and is faded a bit at the spine. Label has a small sticker spot.)