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Hard Groovin'
CD (Item 507179) Muse, 1989 — Condition: Used
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Ricky Ford proves once again that he's one of the best under-discovered tenor talents of his time – with a range of power that stretches back to the end of the 70s soul jazz years, moving forward with the confidence of the young lions of the early 90s! This set's a tremendous batch of tunes handled with ease by Ford and a quintet that includes Roy Hargrove on trumpet, Geoff Keezer on piano, Bob Hurst on bass, and Jeff Waits on drums – all working together perfectly with the poise and power of a group that might have been together for years. The best tracks are the more hard-driving ones – stretching past the five minute range, with that Brooklyn Sunday afternoon warmth that you find in some of the best Muse sides. Titles include "Hard Groovin", "Masaman", "MR CP", "New Bop", and "Fundamental Mood". © 1996-2024, Dusty Groove, Inc.
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