Bud Shank - New Groove (1961) Vinyl LP • Carmell Jones White Lightnin, Mel Lewis

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; some light-clicks during "New Groove" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases, discoloration with darker spots, light scuffing (front/back); small surface impressions near top of front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along bottom-edge, heavier along top-edge and corners. Small split from right corner top and bottom edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. New Groove
2. The Awakening
3. White Lightnin'
4. Sultry Serenade
5. Well You Needn't
6. Liddledabulduya

About The Record:

New Groove by Bud Shank is a vibrant jazz album showcasing the saxophonist on both alto and baritone saxophone alongside trumpeter Carmell Jones, guitarist Dennis Budimir, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Mel Lewis in a piano-less quintet that delivers a tougher, more groove-oriented sound compared to his earlier cool jazz style. A unique aspect is Shank's expanded use of baritone saxophone on his own leader date, adding depth and drive to the sessions, while the album captures a transitional intensity in his playing with ferocious alto solos particularly on White Lightnin' and the Thelonious Monk cover Well, You Needn't. Historically it reflects the evolving West Coast jazz scene in 1961 with soulful hard bop influences and strong interplay, and fan-favorites often include the title track New Groove, Shank's original The Awakening, and the lengthy Sultry Serenade (by Tyree Glenn). The set also features Gary Peacock's Liddledabulduya, highlighting the rhythm section's power. No hit singles emerged from the album and it did not chart.