Soul Finger (album)
Soul Finger | ||||
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Studio album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers | ||||
Released | End of August 1965[1] | |||
Recorded |
May 12 & 13, 1965 New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 36:42 | |||
Label |
Limelight LM 82018 | |||
Producer | Jack Tracy | |||
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers chronology | ||||
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Soul Finger is an album by drummer Art Blakey recorded in 1965 and originally released on the Limelight label.[2][3] On the 2009 CD edition, Gary Bartz, whose recording debut this was, was left off the credits - he is the saxophonist (alto) for 5 of the 6 cuts. Lucky Thompson is only on one cut, playing soprano sax on "Spot Session" with the quartet of Blakey, Hicks and Sproles. A sixth cut from the Bartz sessions was used on the later Hold On, I'm Coming album.
Reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [4] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars stating "The program here showcases the sounds of a band in transition to be sure, but also the sound of a group with nothing to lose; in other words, plenty of chances get taken that might not otherwise fly... this date is well worth seeking out for fans of Blakey's long running, ever evolving unit".[4]
Track listing
- "Soul Finger" (Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan) - 3:17
- "Buh's Bossa" (Morgan) - 5:33
- "Spot Session" (Lucky Thompson) - 7:21
- "Freedom Monday" (Art Blakey) - 6:15
- "A Quiet Thing" (Fred Ebb, John Kander) - 6:56
- "The Hub" (Hubbard) - 7:20
Personnel
- Art Blakey - drums
- Lucky Thompson - soprano sax on Spot Session
- Gary Bartz - alto saxophone (except Spot Session)
- Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan - trumpet (except Spot Session)
- John Hicks - piano
- Victor Sproles - bass
References
- ↑ Billboard Aug 28, 1965
- ↑ Art Blakey discography accessed June 6, 2013
- ↑ Art Blakey chronology accessed June 6, 2013
- 1 2 Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, accessed June 6, 2013