Search - Grant Green :: Blue For Lou

Sweet Session -- 4.5 stars!

Frank Bock | 03/01/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've got a whole lot of Grant Green's albums, including this one, which is steadily becoming quite a favorite. There's nothing that'll make your jaw hit the floor, but the songs are enjoyable and the musicians play well. The first five songs, are actually almost out of this world. The up tempo songs in particular nearly boil over with enthusiasm. This isn't musicians going through the motions! Yes, the Ray Charles number, and Personality (6th & 7th tracks) bring the album down a little, but the the last song, Have You Ever Had The Blues knocks the album to a close nicely. Greens' sweet guitar playin' is backed up by one of his favorites, drummer Ben Dixon (who takes some crafty solos) and organ player, John Patton, who for my money is one of Grant Greens' best organ players. And besides being a solid, funky player, Patton plays some nice basslines with the foot pedals. And Grant Green is always great. He never plays anything too flashy, and doesn't do the speed demon thing... to listen to Grant you just gotta listen to the picture he's painting. He's got some interesting, fluid lines, and always plays the songs well. Get the deal. It won't be in print forever. Don't be afraid considering the album sat 35+ years waiting to be released. It's good Grant Green, and if you're a fan. Get it. And then, if you don't have it, check out the Grant Green - Sonny Clark double cd on bluenote. It's a mf of an album too."

I love the effort by this trio!

FILIP HADZI-STEFANOV | Port Washington, NY United States | 09/28/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Too bad this album is out of print at the moment because it's excellent. Again a trio with a good organ player sounds huge...who needs a bass when you have a Hammond B-3? Grant Green (guitar), John Patton (organ) and Ben Dixon (drums) prove to be a good formula together. They gel well on each track as they roar through some fast pace tunes. "Big John" is my favorite track on this record, but not by much. "The Surrey", "Blues for Lou", and " Look At That Girl" are all good selections as well. Green impresses me with his speed, and Patton is powerfull at every moment. If you get this album and you like Pattons organ playing, help youself to another album called "Understanding". I believe it's on the Blue Note label. Its very important to listen to jazz music at a loud volume!"

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tin2x | Staten Island, NY USA | 06/15/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Beautiful, soulful, and lyrical playing from a vastly underappreciated jazz guitarist. If you like organ trios, Kenny Burrell, the blues or any combination I think you'll enjoy this set of music never released during Grant's lifetime. That said he had many classic recordings and you might want to check out Idle Moments, or The Matador, or Feelin' The Spirit first. But if you've got those and are looking for more Grant, shop here."