What makes Good Move! by Freddie Roach notable?

Good Move! is significant as it captures the essence of the soul-jazz genre, blending gospel-inspired melodies with jazz improvisation. The album received positive reviews and solidified Roach's reputation, influencing subsequent artists in the genre and contributing to the broader jazz landscape of the early 1960s. Freddie Roach released Good Move! in 1963, during a pivotal period of his career after establishing himself as a prominent jazz organist. This was his second album, following the successful Introducing Freddie Roach, which helped him gain recognition within the burgeoning soul-jazz scene.

How many songs are on Good Move!?

Good Move! has 8 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Good Move!

Freddie Roach · 1963

43 min · 8 tracks

Soulful organ grooves intertwine with jazz-inflected rhythms, showcasing Roach's vibrant style and emotive playing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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It Ain't Necessarily So — This track opens the album with a powerful reinterpretation of Gershwin's classic, featuring Roach's dynamic organ play that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Wine, Wine, Wine — With its infectious groove and playful arrangement, this track showcases Roach's ability to merge humor with musical sophistication, highlighting his unique style.
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'Tain't What You Do — The lively rhythm and Roach's expressive organ phrasing breathe new life into this standard, exemplifying his flair for transforming familiar tunes into fresh experiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 54% of albums we've rated

The album blends soul and jazz effectively, showcasing Roach's organ work while maintaining a cohesive sound.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of organ as the lead instrument, with rhythmic support from drums and bass throughout all tracks.
Each track varies in tempo but maintains a soulful groove, often incorporating call-and-response patterns between the organ and other instruments.
Several tracks include extended improvisational sections, allowing Roach to showcase his emotive playing style and jazz influences.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 It Ain't Necessarily So 5:02
2 When Malindy Sings 5:21
3 Pastel 4:31
4 Wine, Wine, Wine 6:32
5 On Your Way Up 6:20
6 'Tain't What You Do 4:59
7 Lots of Lovely Love 4:59
8 I.Q. Blues 5:21

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