{"product_id":"it-might-as-well-be-spring-1","title":"It Might as Well Be Spring","description":"Personnel: Ike Quebec (tenor saxophone); Freddie Roach (organ); Milt Hinton (bass); Al Harewood (drums).\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Alfred Lion.\u003cbr\u003eReissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on December 9, 1961. Originally released on Blue Note (84105). Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.\u003cbr\u003eDigitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Ron McMaster.\u003cbr\u003eThis is part of Blue Note's Limited Edition Connoisseur series.\u003cbr\u003eWorking with the same quartet that cut Heavy Soul -- organist Freddie Roach, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood -- Ike Quebec recorded another winning hard bop album with It Might As Well Be Spring. In many ways, the record is a companion piece to Heavy Soul. Since the two albums were recorded so close together, it's not surprising that there a number of stylistic similarities, but there are subtle differences to savor. The main distinction between the two dates is that It Might As Well Be Spring is a relaxed, romantic date comprised of standards. It provides Quebec with ample opportunity to showcase his rich, lyrical ballad style, and he shines throughout the album. Similarly, Roach has a tasteful, understated technique, whether he's soloing or providing support for Quebec. The pair have a terrific, sympathetic interplay that makes It Might As Well Be Spring a joyous listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49202918195487,"sku":"4988031193679","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/77975ece5a56fb5639089d9816bcd0d6.jpg?v=1777751635","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/it-might-as-well-be-spring-1","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}