Soul Stirrin' is an album by American trombonist Bennie Green, recorded on April 28, 1958, and released on Blue Note later that year.Blue Note discography accessed October 7, 2010 In 2003, the album was reissued by Mosaic Records as part of a compilation titled Mosaic Select: Bennie Green.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Soul Stirrin' is an invigorating, exciting date from trombonist Bennie Green, showcasing his wide range of skills.... Each musician plays with soul and passion, both on the laidback blues and mambos and the rollicking swing numbers. It's a thoroughly enjoyable record and one that is a good introduction to Green's wonderful, friendly style."Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 7, 2010
Marc Davis of All About Jazz wrote, "This is a bluesy, almost pre-bop record... Soul Stirrin' is an unexpected pleasure from a jazz man who is largely forgotten. Now that I've discovered Bennie Green, I want to hear more."
Author Scott Yanow described the group as "particularly intriguing," and remarked, "All of the horns and Clark get in their solos, a wide variety of tempos are employed, and the overall result is one of the trombonist's strongest recordings."
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Bennie Green – trombone, vocals Gene Ammons, Billy Root – tenor saxophone Sonny Clark – piano Ike Isaacs – bass Elvin Jones – drums Babs Gonzales – vocals (tracks 1, 2 & 7)
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Jack Walker – liner notes
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