Larry Young - Into Somethin' (1964) [2014 SHM-CD Blue Note 24-192 Remaster]

Larry Young who like most organists originally sounded close to Jimmy Smith, took a big step away from the organ's dominant influence on this adventurous and colorful set, which was his debut as a leader for Blue Note. Performing with a quartet also including tenor saxophonist Sam Rivers, guitarist Grant Green and drummer Elvin Jones, Young performs four of his originals plus Green's "Plaza de Toros." Other than the blues "Backup," the music is fairly complex, grooving in its own fashion and showing that Young was quite aware of John Coltrane's modal excursions.

Tracks:

01 - Tyrone
02 - Plaza De Toros
03 - Paris Eyes
04 - Backup
05 - Ritha
06 - Ritha (Quartet Version) (bonus track)

Personnel:

Larry Young - organ
Sam Rivers - tenor saxophone (#1-4)
Grant Green - guitar
Elvin Jones - drums