In the Spur of the Moment

In the Spur of the Moment

ASIN: B00004TUOZ

Editorial Reviews
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The jazz world needs more Steve Turres. An exceptional technician with a soaring, soulful tone and unique phrasing, Turre is perhaps the leading trombonist of the day. As if that weren't enough, Turre also wails on his self-designed conch shells, producing a reverberant sound that can be eerie, serene, and robust. So the typical jazz approach is not for Turre. Nope, this dude has a concept. Using three piano-based quartets for In the Spur of the Moment, Turre touches on trad, postbop, and Afro Cuban jazz amalgams. The "Blues in Jazz" features Ray Charles and is a rare chance to hear the master performer tickle the ivories on classic tunes. Charles's fascinating choice of chords and harmonies is a delight, as are his solos. "Modern and Modal" shows Stephen Scott to great advantage with Jack DeJohnette and Buster Williams, the group roasting the joint on "Something for John" and the title track. Though all are fine throughout, Turre's perfect phrasing, unrelenting ideas, and burnished tone can singe the hairs on your neck. Finally, Afro-Cuban Sounds gathers Chucho Valdes and rising drum star Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez together for spirited banter that climaxes with the mad montuno of "Descarga Ahora," with yet another witty Turre 'bone excursion. The ultimate desert island disc? In the Spur of the Moment is a party--sweet, lowdown, and scalding. --Ken Micallef

Tracks:

Ray's Collard Greens
Misty
Duke Rays
The Way You Look Tonight
Ellington Medley: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me/Five O'Clock Drag
Something For John
In The Spur Of The Moment
Suenos De La Habana
Claudia
Descarga Ahora

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The jazz world needs more Steve Turres. An exceptional technician with a soaring, soulful tone and unique phrasing, Turre is perhaps the leading trombonist of the day. As if that weren't enough, Turre also wails on his self-designed conch shells, producing a reverberant sound that can be eerie, serene, and robust. So the typical jazz approach is not for Turre. Nope, this dude has a concept. Using three piano-based quartets for In the Spur of the Moment, Turre touches on trad, postbop, and Afro Cuban jazz amalgams. The "Blues in Jazz" features Ray Charles and is a rare chance to hear the master performer tickle the ivories on classic tunes. Charles's fascinating choice of chords and harmonies is a delight, as are his solos. "Modern and Modal" shows Stephen Scott to great advantage with Jack DeJohnette and Buster Williams, the group roasting the joint on "Something for John" and the title track. Though all are fine throughout, Turre's perfect phrasing, unrelenting ideas, and burnished tone can singe the hairs on your neck. Finally, Afro-Cuban Sounds gathers Chucho Valdes and rising drum star Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez together for spirited banter that climaxes with the mad montuno of "Descarga Ahora," with yet another witty Turre 'bone excursion. The ultimate desert island disc? In the Spur of the Moment is a party--sweet, lowdown, and scalding. --Ken Micallef

Customer Reviews:

Steve Turre is a master!.......2007-01-10

Wow...if someone can tell me how to assemble a group of incredible pianists to come play like that with me, let me know! Turre is magnificent, and that must have been the secret. It was especially enjoyable to have the chance to listen to Ray Charles laying it down on the keys. An amazing collection of great tunes with wonderful musicians delivering them as I had not yet heard.

Pretty Good.......2003-10-06

I liked this CD, but like someone else said, it didn't seem to have personality in it. I WILL be soon purchasing Steve's tribute to J.J. Johnson, as I expect that will be awesome.

More moments that like please!.......2002-03-03

Steve Turre is a wonderful trombone player. He plays so expressive and controlled that it seems he could do anything on his instruments. And may be this is what this disc is about. Showing that Turre can do it all. Three different styles and pianists with one central guy effortlessly switching between them. That is where I did not become totally convinced. Technically and even expressive everything works perfectly. But where is Turres own musical soul? I find this cd a bit too neutral, may be lacking a personality. Neither the pianists nor the soloist really show passion!? Turre seems to have had a lot of fun playing in the Afro-Cuban section. But his virtuosity both technical and expressive might reach a lot further if he explores his own depths of musicality. What style is Turres own favorite?
Please show us without restraint!

Get this if you play bone!.......2001-03-11

What a wonderful album. The magic of Steve Turre on this cd is that he shows you do not need to play soaringly high notes in order to be a strong, leading trombone player. Unlike the artistry of the likes of Bill Watrous, Steve shows in this CD from the first cut that you can make wonderful music with great tone and careful placement of notes within a moderate range. Thus, when he plays a ballad like "Misty" or a standard like "The Way You Look Tonight" on this cd, he makes them sound easy, and they are wonderful learning tools. Of course, they are also just great songs and very pleasant to listen to under any circumstances. I found myself glad that he restrained from using too much of the conch shells, for while I can appreciate its artistry, I also thought it was kind of annoying.

WOW! Ray Charles comping on standards...how rare is it to hear THAT? Absolutely wonderful work.

Overall, this album is a must for any studying bone player.

In the spur of the moment.......2000-07-20

This cd is the bomb! While working in a surgical office, tensions run high. This cd was playing and patients were actually tapping there feet or humming along. Ray Charles is a treat on the piano. This cd is a must for your collection!

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