Stanley Turrentine - Inflation
Review by Craig Hore
Inflation by Stanley Turrentine is an impressive album that showcases the saxophonist's exceptional skills and versatility. The album features a mix of funky grooves and soulful ballads that highlight Turrentine's ability to convey a range of emotions through his music.
The opening track, "The Man with the Sad Face," sets the tone for the album with its melancholic melody and Turrentine's emotive playing. The following track, "Boogie On Reggae Woman," is a lively funk number that showcases Turrentine's ability to play with energy and precision.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Stairway to Heaven," a soulful ballad that features Turrentine's smooth and expressive playing, and "I Told Jesus," a gospel-inspired track that showcases Turrentine's ability to infuse his music with spirituality and emotion.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: stanley-turrentine-inflation.rar- MP3 size: 73.5 mb
- FLAC size: 846 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation (Mono) | 4:06 | |
| Theme From Shaft | 4:50 | |
| Closer | 3:25 | |
| Inflation (Stereo) | 4:06 | |
| Song For Donny | 4:36 | |
| Inflation | 4:8 | |
| Inflation | 4:06 | |
| Song for Donny | 4:39 | |
| Don't Misunderstand | 4:04 | |
| Deja Vu | 5:39 | |
| Theme from Shaft | 4:50 | |
| Is It You | 3:37 | |
| Don't Misunderstand | 4:8 | |
| Déjà Vu | 5:41 | |
| Ghana | 6:33 |
Video
Stanley Turrentine - Ghana
Stanley Turrentine - Theme from Shaft
Stanley Turrentine - Closer
Stanley Turrentine - Inflation
Stanley Turrentine - Don't Misunderstand
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 6E-269
- E-47008
- TC5-269
- 8122-79567-9, 8122795679, WPCR-28019
- Col-CD-7734
- WPCR-28019
Labels
- Elektra
- Collectables
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Promo
- Cassette
- Stereo
- Dolby System
- CD
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Single
- Limited Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Elektra/Asylum Records |
| Copyright (c) | Elektra/Asylum Records |
| Recorded At | Aura Recording Studios, New York City |
| Manufactured By | Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records |
| Pressed By | Allied Record Company |
| Record Company | Warner Communications |
| Licensed From | WEA International Inc. |
| Manufactured For | WEA Records (Phils.) |
| Distributed By | Warner Music Japan Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Wade Marcus |
| Conductor | Wade Marcus |
| Producer | Stanley Turrentine |
| Acoustic Bass | George Duvivier |
| Clarinet | Phil Bodner |
| Oboe | Phil Bodner |
| Congas | Marrio Nichols |
| Drums | Buddy Williams |
| Electric Bass | Marcus Miller |
| Electric Piano | Derek Smith |
| French Horn | Brooks Tillotson, Jim Buffington, Paul Ingraham |
| Guitar | Jay Berliner, Joe Beck |
| Percussion | Rubens Bassini |
| Piano | Cedar Walton |
| Piccolo Flute | Eddie Daniels |
| Saxophone | Romeo Penque |
| Tenor Saxophone | Stanley Turrentine |
| Trombone | Jim Pugh, Paul Faulise |
| Trumpet | Earl Gardner, Victor Paz |
| Flugelhorn | Marvin Stamm |
Notes
- added songwriting credits as shown on LP label
- Note: track A1 "Inflation" is an absolute rip-off of the Ohio Players' "Sweet Sticky Thing" , which was written by Clarence "Satch" Satchell, James "Diamond" Williams, Marshall "Rock" Jones, Ralph "Pee Wee" Middlebrooks & Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner.....not Stanley Turrentine
- Promo issue pressed by Allied - (AR) on labels
- ℗ 1980 Elektra Records
- Manufactured in the Philippines for WEA Records under license from WEA International, Inc. U.S.A., A Warner Communication Company.
- Track order differs from LP/CD
- ℗1980 WEA International Inc.
- Manufactured & distributed by Warner Music Japan Inc.
- Recorded at Aura Recording Studios, New York, on February-March, 1980.
- Made in E.U.
- 24-bit Digital Remastering
- Recorded at Aura Recording Studios,New York, on February- March, 1980.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A [etched]): 6E-269-A-1-AR B-14869 F/WTC
- Matrix / Runout (Side B [etched]): 6E-269-B-1-AR B-14870 F/WTL
- Rights Society: BMI / ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID: AR
- Other (Organization): PARI
- Barcode (Printed - on obi): 0 81227 95679 0
- Barcode (Scanned - on obi): 081227956790
- Matrix / Runout: [WEA logo] 8122795679A V01 IPU
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L017
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 05R1
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode: 0 90431 77342 0
- Barcode: 4943674178391
- Other: ¥1,000
Summary by Craig Hore
Comments
Saw him play a cameo role in Shaft as a New York gangster! I was a pre- teen well before I knew he was a famed saxophonist.
Stanley, the best, Mr. Smooth, caught him at the Litchfield Jazz Fest just before his passing.
A study in triplets (quick 3 note phrases in rapid succession) ..one of the best in R & B .. IMO
Great piece, perfect a comment.
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Mr Turrentine's saxophone sounds like no other & it's a great sound!
The ohio players influence is strong with this track. Lovely playing by stan the man. He's killer on nearly every leader album.
My sister Charyl had this album in 1980. I should have taken it with me when I went to New Paltz College in 1982! I searched high and low for this Marcus Wade produced Stanley Turrentine album for 36 years! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Pretty much like it yeah.
Nice post.
sound alot like ohio players sweet sticky thang...
Marcus Miller on bass, laying back somewhat so T can jam.
Curiously the album Inflation is not included anywhere on Google amongst Turrentine's discography! In fact he was at his stellar peek on this album especially this track "Closer" which is my most favorite Turrentine tune of all time.
Serious Jam. One of my favorites from Mister T. Thanks for the upload.
Can't beat a Tenor Saxophone!
A master of hard bop,a really good cat whom l. Saw and hung out with one outstanding Sun
Afternoon
I shall never forget him R.i.P my brother
..
Afternoon
I shall never forget him R.i.P my brother
..
This was written by Sonny Henry, the author of "Evil Ways". Would be great to see him credited.
Yeah!
Feels like a jazz concert at the Greek theatre in Berkeley CA. Sun is setting, with a view panorama view of Sanfrancisco and the Bay bridge.
Nice cool jazz sound!
Lovely rendition of this favorite song of mine, nice slow tempo, beautiful orchestra with the great Sound. (Great flute in intro, SUPERB orchestra.) This soothes my restless soul! THANK YOU for posting, Henry.
This is a favorite song of mine -- so many singers try to do it and ruin it. Etta Jones, Carmen McRae and Nancy Wilson sing it well, Houston Person is the best sax on this, but I really like this gorgeous rendition with the orchestra, nice flute in the intro, and throughout. Turrentine plays a very nice sax. I WILL return to this site to hear this nice orchestral presentation, it's beautiful -- thank you for posting it!
Thanks Henry for posting. Love Turrentine's phrasing.
BUT, the real fun was that I got to tell him THIS story. I was listening to him in an interview on KDIA radio in Oakland as I was driving from Sacramento to San Francisco. About fifteen minutes after the interview ended I approaced the Oakland Bay Bridge into SF and the traffic got real bad. Inching along I was listening to Stanley on the radio that the DJ had put on after the interview.
@purkasz, you have good stories on Turrentine plus the song man, I'm blown away. I'm happy you enjoy this piece I posted.
I had the window down and the radio loud. I noticed the guy next to me on my left also had his window down and was listening to the same tune. Then I looked again...IT WAS STANLEY TURRENTINE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT!!!! We inched along that bridge talking and laughing about stuff. Neverf forget that day and loved that I got to tell him that story. Great music man. Thanks for all the great Blue Note sides.
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