Ike Quebec - Bossa Nova Soul Samba (1962) [2009 SACD]

This program of sultry, minor key music with a Brazilian tinge seems inspired by Ike Quebec, who was suffering from advanced cancer that would claim his life three months later. But here is big-toned, impassioned tenor is in tact. Quebec's take on the bossa nova craze that explored that year (1962) is more muscular than Stan Getz's and doesn't rely on the familiar Jobim and Gilberto songs of the day. He and Kenny Burrell solo on the sly, subtle rhythms of Wendell Marshall, Willie Bobo and Garvin Masseaux.

Tracks:

01. Loie (3:11)
02. Lloro Tu Despedida (3:05)
03. Goin' Home (5:43)
04. Me 'N You (6:02)
05. Liebestraum (3:44)
06. Shu Shu (3:32)
07. Blue Samba (5:23)
08. Favela (4:01)
09. Linda Flor (3:28)
10. Loie (Alternate Take) (3:36)
11. Shu Shu (Alternate Take) (3:21)
12. Favela (Alternate Take) (3:32)

Personnel:

Willie Bobo, drums
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Wendell Marshall, bass
Gravin Masseaux, chekere
Ike Quebec, sax (tenor)