Is Another Story a good place to start with Stanley Turrentine?

Yes, Another Story is recommended as a starting point for new Stanley Turrentine listeners. A smooth blend of soulful melodies and intricate improvisation, showcasing Turrentine's signature tenor saxophone sound. Released in 1970, Another Story marked a point of maturation in Stanley Turrentine's career, following his successful album, Sugar. At this stage, Turrentine was transitioning from his early work with Blue Note Records to a more mainstream jazz appeal, establishing himself as a leading voice in the genre.

Who is Another Story for?

Another Story works well if you're into smooth transitions between tracks, long, flowing instrumental explorations and evening relaxation with friends.

How many songs are on Another Story?

Another Story has 5 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Another Story

Stanley Turrentine · 1970

38 min · 5 tracks · jazz

A smooth blend of soulful melodies and intricate improvisation, showcasing Turrentine's signature tenor saxophone sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get It Start here — Opening the album with a vibrant energy, this track features an infectious groove that highlights Turrentine's dynamic playing and sets the tone for the record.
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The Way You Look Tonight — This interpretation brings a fresh perspective to a classic standard, allowing Turrentine's emotive phrasing to shine through while backed by rich instrumentation.
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Stella by Starlight — Turrentine’s version of this timeless ballad showcases his ability to balance technical skill with heartfelt expression, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodic lines and solid craftsmanship, though it doesn't significantly stand out in the jazz genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of smooth, flowing melodies that are prominently led by the tenor saxophone.
Each track maintains a relaxed tempo, with the rhythm section providing a steady, laid-back groove throughout.
The arrangements often include subtle harmonic shifts that create a rich backdrop for improvisation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

smooth transitions between tracks
long, flowing instrumental explorations
evening relaxation with friends
moments of reflective solitude

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
want short, punchy tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry that reflects Turrentine's style but is less recognized than other works.
Themes: smooth jazz sophistication· soulful saxophone melodies
Career context: Released in 1970, Another Story marked a point of maturation in Stanley Turrentine's career, following his successful album, Sugar. At this stage, Turrentine was transitioning from his early work with Blue Note Records to a more mainstream jazz appeal, establishing himself as a leading voice in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Horace Silver· Joe Henderson· Cannonball Adderley