Stan "The Man" Turrentine
Stanley Turrentine · 1960
33 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A soulful blend of hard bop rhythms and smooth melodies, showcasing Turrentine's vibrant tenor saxophone style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let's Groove Start here — Opening the album, this track captures Turrentine's dynamic approach with its infectious groove and engaging melody, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Sheri — This ballad showcases Turrentine's lyrical phrasing and emotional depth, allowing listeners to appreciate his ability to convey feeling through improvisation.
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Time After Time — Turrentine’s rendition of this standard highlights his mastery over rhythm and melody, making it a standout moment in the album that resonates with both jazz aficionados and casual listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases Turrentine's saxophone skills within solid hard bop structures, balancing energy and reflection.
What we noticed
- Each track features Turrentine's tenor saxophone prominently, often accompanied by a tight rhythm section that emphasizes hard bop grooves.
- The last two tracks slow the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- smooth background listening experience
- mellow evening relaxation vibes
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Turrentine's reputation in jazz and hard bop.
- Themes
- hard bop rhythms· melodic improvisation· soulful saxophone· 1960 jazz scene
- Career context
- Released in 1960, Stan 'The Man' Turrentine was Stanley Turrentine's debut album as a bandleader, following his work as a sideman with prominent artists like Max Roach. This album marked the beginning of his influential career in jazz, demonstrating his signature sound that would define his future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Horace Silver· Joe Henderson· Cannonball Adderley
Tracklist
- 1 Let's Groove Start here 5:27
- 2 Sheri 4:42
- 3 Stolen Sweets 5:13
- 4 Mild Is The Mood 4:55
- 5 Minor Mood 5:04
- 6 Time After Time 3:10
- 7 My Girl Is Just Enough Woman For Me 4:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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