In the 1960s, Blue Notes roster of organists was second to none with leading Hammond B3 practitioners likeJimmy Smith,Big John Patton, andLarry Youngeach honing their own distinctive styles on the instrument.Freddie Roachwas first introduced to Blue Note listeners on Ike Quebecs albumsHeavy SoulandIt Might As Well Be Springand soon began his own run of leader dates for the label including the 1963 standoutGood MovefeaturingBlue Mitchellon trumpet,Hank Mobleyon tenor saxophone,Eddie Wrighton guitar, andClarence Johnstonon drums. This soul jazz classic makes all the right moves with set highlights including When Malindy Sings, anOscar Brownsong that was performed byAbbey Lincoln, and Roachs own church-rooted Wine, Wine, Wine and On Our Way Up, an uplifting anthem that he wrote on the day of the historic March on Washington.

Blue Note Tone Poet Series

The Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series was born out of Blue Note President Don Was admiration for the exceptional audiophile Blue Note LP reissues presented by Music Matters. Was brought Joe Harley, a.k.a. the Tone Poet, on board to curate and supervise a series of reissues from the Blue Note family of labels.

Extreme attention to detail has been paid to getting these right in every conceivable way, from the jacket graphics and printing quality to superior LP mastering (direct from the master tapes) by Kevin Gray to superb 180g audiophile LP pressings by Record Technology Inc. Every aspect of these Tone Poet releases is done to the highest possible standard. It means that you will never find a superior version. This is IT.

This stereo Tone Poet Vinyl Edition was produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) from the original analog master tapes, pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Technology Inc. (RTI), and packaged in a deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket.

Tracklist:

A1: It Ain’t Necessarily So
A2: When Malindy Sings
A3: Pastel
A4: Wine, Wine, Wine

B1: On Our Way Up
B2: T’Ain’t What You Do
B3: Lots Of Lovely Love
B4: I.Q. Blues