Description

One of the main weapons in sax legend Stanley Turrentines arsenal was the knowledge that a real groove requires just the right amount of energy without hitting the listener over the head. That knowledge is put to practical use throughout Turrentines first recording for CTI, Sugar. Aided by the subtly soulful organ of Butch Cornell and the smoldering sensuality of George Bensons guitar, Turrentine churns out solidly grooving tunes that employ blues-based economy. The fiery trumpet interjections of Freddie Hubbard keep things moving, but Turrentines mastery of the mid-tempo groove is exemplified throughout, whether on the down-and-dirty jam Sunshine Alley or a soulful take on John Coltranes Impressions.