Ike Quebec

• LIMITED CLEAR VINYL

• 4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Thick-toned tenor Ike Quebec is in excellent form on this 1961 release. His ballad statements are quite warm, and he swings nicely on a variety of medium-tempo material. Unfortunately, organist Freddie Roach has a rather dated sound, which weakens this session a bit; bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood are typically fine in support. Originals alternate with standards, with "Just One More Chance," "The Man I Love," and "Nature Boy" (the latter an emotional tenor-bass duet) being among the highlights.

PERSONNEL:

• Ike Quebec (tenor sax)
• Freddie Roach (organ)
• Milt Hinton (bass)
• Al Harewood (drums)

Recorded on November 26, 1961, New York

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Acquitted
• A2. Just One More Chance
• A3. Que's Dilemma
• A4.. Brother Can You Spare A Dime

• SIDE B
• B1. The Man I Love
• B2. Heavy Soul
• B3. I Want A Little Girl
• B4. Nature Boy