GREEN, GRANT idle moments 724349900325
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Artist = GREEN, GRANT
Title = idle moments
Label = BLUE NOTE
Catalog# = 724349900325
Barcode = 724349900325
Release = EUROPE
Year = 1999
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
6trk, remastered, joe henderson, bobby hutcherson, duke pearson, a classic 1963 blue note hard bop album by guitarist grant green, featuring joe henderson and bobby hutcherson. this is the rudy van gelder remastered edition, including two bonus alternate takes.
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A Masterpiece of Mellow Soul Jazz: Grant Green’s “Idle Moments”
In the vast and legendary catalog of Blue Note Records, certain albums possess a unique and enduring magic. Grant Green’s 1963 session, “Idle Moments,” is undoubtedly one of those special records, a cornerstone of the soul jazz genre and perhaps the guitarist’s most beloved work. We are looking at a CD reissue of this masterpiece, with the catalog number/barcode 724349900325 likely identifying this specific release.
“Idle Moments” is renowned for its incredibly relaxed, atmospheric, and deeply soulful mood, particularly embodied by its stunning title track. This lengthy, languid blues became an instant classic, its hypnotic groove providing the perfect canvas for Green’s signature guitar playing and stellar solos from the all-star lineup, including Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone and Bobby Hutcherson on vibraphone.
Grant Green’s guitar style is instantly recognizable: clean, crisp, and focused on incredibly melodic, blues-drenched single-note lines. He avoids flashy effects, letting the pure beauty of his phrasing and the inherent soulfulness of his playing speak for itself. The entire album maintains this feeling of relaxed brilliance, showcasing a sextet of master musicians locked into a perfect, mellow groove. From the bluesy swing of “Jean De Fleur” to the gentle warmth of Duke Pearson’s “Nomad,” the session is flawless.
This CD reissue is an excellent way to experience the warmth and clarity of Rudy Van Gelder’s original recording. For any fan of Grant Green, Blue Note Records, soul jazz, or simply timeless, beautiful, and deeply groovy music, “Idle Moments” is an absolutely essential, five-star classic. You can find this album on our website.