Essential 1962 Blue Note jazz, remastered from the original analog tapes.Go! is unquestionably tenor sax legend s most notable workafter all, its his only album preserved by the Library of Congress. Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in his famed New Jersey studio, and featuring Sonny Clark on piano, Butch Warren on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums, Go! and Gordons follow up record A Swingin Affair (recorded just two days later) are noted for their relaxed sound and use of referential motifs within improvisation. The only original composition on the album, Cheese Cake is perhaps Gordons most recognizable song in his discography. The following five tracks are all instrumental renditions of popular American songs and jazz standards, such as Jule Styne and Sammy Cahns "I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry," and Cole Porters Love for Sale" from the Great American Songbook. Go! might not be as groundbreaking as Coltranes output in the early 60s, but it is equally as consistent and remains a must-have in jazz collections.
- 180g blue colored vinyl
- indie exclusive
- all-analog remaster cut from the original tapes
- limited edition
- featuring (t. sax), (p), (b), (d)
- original release year: 1961
- music label: Blue Note Records 2024
