Heavy Soul
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Ike Quebec's tenor saxophone defined a particular kind of soulfulness in hard bop—direct, unadorned, with a bluesy warmth that made even standards feel lived-in. *Heavy Soul*, originally recorded in the early 1960s, captures him in ideal company: the kind of session where melody and swing aren't in tension but partners. Whether he's navigating the changes of "The Man I Love" or the wry commentary of "Brother Can You Spare A Dime," Quebec's tone sits somewhere between grit and grace, never sacrificing one for the other. The rhythm section locks into that Blue Note pocket where the music breathes easily, and Quebec's solos have the unhurried confidence of someone who knows exactly what he wants to say. This is hard bop as intimate conversation rather than technical display—the sound of a musician at peace with his own voice.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Hard Bop |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Cover shows slight signs of storage with a tiny bent corner. Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Blue Note |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | US |
| Format | LP |
Tracklist+
A1. Acquitted 5:37
A2. Just One More Chance 5:47
A3. Que's Dilemma 4:27
A4. Brother Can You Spare A Dime 5:25
B1. The Man I Love 6:28
B2. Heavy Soul 6:50
B3. I Want A Little Girl 5:19
B4. Nature Boy 2:40
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