1: Nutville (8:52) 2: The Way You Look Tonight (10:43) 3: Star Eyes (8:14) 4: Minor Move (6:40) 5: Everything Happens To Me (6:08)
Number of discs:
1
Description:
Recorded on March 16, 1958.
"Minor Move" is a remarkable jazz album by tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks, now available in the high-quality CD format from Universal Japan. Originally recorded in 1958 but not released until decades later, "Minor Move" showcases Brooks' lyrical improvisation and deep sense of swing alongside an all-star lineup featuring Lee Morgan, Sonny Clark, Doug Watkins, and Art Blakey. The album stands as a testament to the hard bop era with its energetic performances and sophisticated compositions. Universal Japan is renowned for their meticulous attention to sound quality and packaging; their reissues are highly sought after by collectors worldwide due to superior remastering techniques that bring out every nuance of the original recordings. Tina Brooks was one of Blue Note's most distinctive voices during his brief career?his albums like "True Blue" have become cult classics among jazz aficionados. Though his life was tragically short, Brooks? influence endures through timeless sessions such as this.
"Minor move" is an album by hard bop tenor Tina Brooks. It was recorded in 1958 and this was the first album he recorded as a leader for blue note. However, the record remained unreleased until 1980 ! It's a fine hard-bop date and it makes one wonder why it was left on the shelves for such a long time. A cd worth investing.