Grant Green - Idle Moments

Time and troubles seem to melt away during the fifteen enrapturing minutes of “Idle Moments,” the opening track of Grant Green’s sublime 1963 album of the same name. As the piece unhurriedly unfurls all the unique colours of the ensemble present themselves with Green’s soulful guitar joined by Duke Pearson’s elegant piano, Bobby Hutcherson’s crystalline vibraphone, Bob Cranshaw’s reassuring upright bass, Al Harewood’s subtle drums, and Joe Henderson’s magnificent tenor saxophone. The pace quickens for the rest of this tremendous set including the nimble Green original “Jean de Fleur,” a bluesy take on John Lewis’ MJQ standard “Django,” and a driving performance of Pearson’s original “Nomad.” This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

TRACKLISTING

1. Idle Moments (Side A)
2. Jean De Fleur (Side A)
3. Django (Side B)
4. Nomad (Side B)

PRODUCT DETAILS

Artist:  Grant Green
Label:  Blue Note
Condition:  New 
Genre:  Jazz
Format:  Vinyl LP
Cat Number:  3579910
Released:  20th August 2021