Recorded in 1961 during one of his most productive periods, pianist Horace Parlan's Up & Down stands as a quintessential example of hard bop at its finest. Known for his association with Charles Mingus, Parlan leads a stellar quintet here alongside guitarist Grant Green, tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin, bassist George Tucker, and drummer Al Harewood — a group whose contrasting styles create a compelling push and pull throughout the record.
The chemistry between these musicians is undeniable, with Green's clean, graceful guitar style complementing Parlan's relaxed touch, while Ervin's robust, powerful tone provides a striking contrast to the laid-back rhythmic foundation beneath them. Reissued as part of Blue Note's celebrated Tone Poet Series, this edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original analog master tapes, and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Record Technology Inc., all presented in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket — a faithful and lovingly crafted presentation of a true Blue Note classic.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 02/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. The Book's Beat
A2. Up And Down
A3. Fugee
B1. The Other Part Of Town
B2. Lonely One
B3. Light Blue
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