Rough 'n' Tumble

Rough 'n' Tumble is an album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label in 1966 and performed by Turrentine with Blue Mitchell, James Spaulding, Pepper Adams, McCoy Tyner, Grant Green, Bob Cranshaw, and Mickey Roker with arrangements by Duke Pearson.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Jason Elias awarded the album 3 stars and states "the star of the show is Turrentine, and his warmth and playing make this a necessity, especially for fans '60s pre-funk Blue Note jazz".^[3]

Track listing

1. "And Satisfy" (Ronnell Bright) - 6:48
2. "What Could I Do Without You" (Ray Charles) - 4:35
3. "Feeling Good" (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) - 7:15
4. "Shake" (Sam Cooke) - 5:55
5. "Walk On By" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) - 5:57
6. "Baptismal" (John Hines) - 6:39

• Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ on July 1, 1966.

Personnel

• Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• James Spaulding - alto saxophone
• Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
• McCoy Tyner - piano
• Grant Green - guitar
• Bob Cranshaw - bass, electric bass
• Mickey Roker - drums
• Duke Pearson - arranger

Production

• Alfred Lion - producer
• Rudy Van Gelder - engineer

References