{"title":"Stanley Turrentine","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eTenor saxophonist \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eStanley Turrentine\u003c\/strong\u003e brought a soulful warmth to every note he played. Emerging from Pittsburgh’s post-bop scene, he made his mark on Blue Note with albums like \u003cem data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eThat’s Where It’s At\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eBlue Hour\u003c\/em\u003e — timeless sessions that fused blues feeling with modern swing. Whether alongside organist Shirley Scott or under his own name, Turrentine’s tone was unmistakable: round, expressive and deeply human. Explore our \u003cem data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eStanley Turrentine\u003c\/em\u003e vinyl collection spanning classic Blue Note hard bop to lush CTI soul-jazz productions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stanley-turrentine-comin-your-way-2020-blue-note-tone-poet-vinyl-lp","title":"Stanley Turrentine – Comin’ Your Way (2020 Blue Note Tone Poet Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eRecorded on \u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eJanuary 20, 1961\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eVan Gelder Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, \u003cem data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eComin’ Your Way\u003c\/em\u003e captures \u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eStanley Turrentine\u003c\/strong\u003e at his most soulful and confident. Long buried in the Blue Note vaults before finally surfacing, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eTone Poet Series\u003c\/strong\u003e edition restores one of the saxophonist’s most satisfying sessions — a warm, swaggering set that bridges \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"727\"\u003ehard bop\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"745\"\u003esoul-jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eJoined by his brother \u003cstrong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eTommy Turrentine\u003c\/strong\u003e on trumpet, \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eHorace Parlan\u003c\/strong\u003e on piano, \u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eGeorge Tucker\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eAl Harewood\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums, Turrentine leads a band locked into the kind of groove only \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eRudy Van Gelder\u003c\/strong\u003e could capture. You can hear the room breathe — every cymbal flicker, every horn swell, glowing through the studio’s legendary acoustics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eThe album opens with \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eMy Girl Is Just Enough Woman for Me\u003c\/em\u003e, all charm and drive, while \u003cem data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eFine L’il Lass\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eThomasville\u003c\/em\u003e simmer with that unmistakable Blue Note heat. Turrentine’s tone turns tender on \u003cem data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eSomeone to Watch Over Me\u003c\/em\u003e, before closing with \u003cem data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eStolen Sweets\u003c\/em\u003e — equal parts swing and smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003ecover design by Reid Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003ephotography by Francis Wolff\u003c\/strong\u003e, the packaging is as iconic as the music itself. Pressed on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e180-gram vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, mastered from the original tapes, and housed in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eStoughton tip-on gatefold\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eBlue Note Tone Poet\u003c\/strong\u003e edition feels as close as you can get to being in the room with the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eFor fans of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eStanley Turrentine vinyl\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003ehard bop\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003esoul-jazz\u003c\/strong\u003e collectors, \u003cem data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eComin’ Your Way\u003c\/em\u003e is both a rediscovery and a revelation — classic Blue Note craftsmanship, revived in perfect form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42554736050235,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/comin-your-way-blue-note-tone-poet-series.jpg?v=1761381140"},{"product_id":"stanley-turrentine-the-baddest-turrentine-1980-japanese-cti-limited-edition-vinyl-lp","title":"Stanley Turrentine - The Baddest Turrentine (1980 Japanese CTI Limited Edition Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1061\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: EX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanley Turrentine - The Baddest Turrentine\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - Limited Edition Japanese CTI Compilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn anthology of Stanley Turrentine's finest CTI recordings, \u003cem\u003eThe Baddest Turrentine\u003c\/em\u003e lives up to its bold title by compiling four essential tracks that showcase the tenor saxophonist at his soulful, swinging best. Released in 1980 as a limited edition Japanese pressing in CTI's Original 1500 Series and manufactured by King Record Co. Ltd., this collection captures Turrentine's ability to bridge sophisticated jazz improvisation with the deep blues feeling and groove that made him one of the most accessible and popular jazz artists of the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \"Sugar\", Turrentine's signature tune and one of the biggest jazz hits of the 1970s. With its irresistible groove, memorable melody, and Turrentine's warm, full-bodied tenor sound, \"Sugar\" became a crossover success that introduced countless listeners to jazz while maintaining genuine artistic substance. Recorded at Van Gelder Studios with Rudy Van Gelder's pristine engineering, the track demonstrates how Turrentine could make commercial music without compromising his jazz credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Salt Song\" continues the savory seasoning metaphor, delivering another groove-oriented performance that showcases Turrentine's gift for creating melodies that stick in the listener's mind. His tone, rich and slightly gritty, conveys both sophistication and earthiness - a combination that defines the soul-jazz aesthetic he helped popularize. Producer Creed Taylor's production provides lush orchestration and contemporary arrangements that frame Turrentine's playing without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide two opens with \"Speedball\", a more uptempo number that demonstrates Turrentine's facility and swing at faster tempos. While known for his ballad playing and mid-tempo grooves, Turrentine could also burn through changes with technical command and bluesy phrasing that always swung. The album closes with \"Don't Mess With Mister T\", a title that playfully asserts Turrentine's mastery while delivering another soulful, groove-heavy performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat made Turrentine special was his ability to honour the blues and soul traditions that informed his playing while incorporating the harmonic sophistication of modern jazz. His sound was immediately identifiable - that big, warm tone with just enough edge to give it character. Unlike some soul-jazz players who simplified their approach for commercial purposes, Turrentine maintained his improvisational depth while making music that moved both the head and the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation, selected from Turrentine's CTI catalogue by producer Creed Taylor, provides an excellent introduction to Turrentine's work for the label. Ira Gitler's liner notes (included in the four-page insert) provide context about Turrentine's career and approach, while Alen MacWeeney's photography and Bob Ciano's artwork maintain CTI's high standards for visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese pressing by King Record Co. offers the audiophile sound quality CTI releases demand. Van Gelder's engineering, Taylor's production, and King's manufacturing combine to create a listening experience that does justice to Turrentine's gorgeous tone and the sophisticated arrangements that frame his playing. 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Recorded in May 1972 at Van Gelder Studios with producer Creed Taylor's signature all-star rhythm section (Ron Carter on bass, Billy Cobham on drums, Cornell Dupree on guitar, and Bob James on piano and electric piano), \u003cem\u003eCherry\u003c\/em\u003e balances groove-oriented material like \"Speedball\" and \"Sister Sanctified\" with more contemplative ballad work on \"I Remember You\" and the title track. This 1978 Japanese limited edition, part of CTI's Original 1500 Series and manufactured by King Record Co. Ltd., offers this essential CTI session in premium Japanese pressing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTurrentine's warm, blues-drenched tenor sound finds perfect complement in Jackson's shimmering vibraphone, their frontline creating sophisticated yet accessible melodies over the rhythm section's tight grooves. 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