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The Spoiler

Stanley Turrentine · 1967

34 min · 6 tracks · jazz

Soulful jazz grooves intertwine with Turrentine's expressive tenor saxophone, creating a vibrant listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady soulful grooves throughout
  • expressive saxophone melodies shine
  • ideal for relaxed gatherings
  • warm background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1967, 'The Spoiler' was Stanley Turrentine's follow-up to the successful 'Blue Hour' and marked a period of increased recognition for him. At this time, Turrentine was establishing himself as a significant voice in jazz, blending elements of soul and hard bop that would define his sound moving forward.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Magilla 6:04
  • 2 When the Sun Comes Out 6:00
  • 3 La Fiesta 5:04
  • 4 Sunny 7:23
  • 5 Maybe September (Theme from “The Oscar”) 4:45
  • 6 You’re Gonna Hear From Me 5:21

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