Let Me Tell You 'bout It is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Leo Parker, recorded on September 9, 1961 and released on Blue Note later that year.[1] The sextet features horn section Bill Swindell and John Burks, and rhythm section Yusuf Salim, Stan Conover and Purnell Rice.
| Let Me Tell You 'bout It | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | September 9, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:58 (original LP) 50:48 (CD reissue) | |||
| Label | Blue Note BST 84087 | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Parker (who is joined by obscure sidemen) sounds in top form during his varied program which includes several hard swingers."[2]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Leo Parker, except as noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Glad Lad" | 5:17 | |
| 2. | "Blue Leo" |
| 5:06 |
| 3. | "Let Me Tell You 'bout It" | Robert Lewis | 4:18 |
| 4. | "Vi" | Lewis | 4:41 |
| 5. | "Parker's Pals" | 6:21 | |
| 6. | "Low Brown" | Yusef Salim | 5:49 |
| 7. | "TCTB" | Parker, Swindell | 6:26 |
| 8. | "The Lion's Roar" (CD bonus track) |
| 4:26 |
| 9. | "Low Brown" (Long Version; CD bonus track) | 8:24 |
Personnel
edit- Leo Parker – baritone saxophone
- Bill Swindell – tenor saxophone
- John Burks – trumpet
- Yusuf Salim – piano
- Stan Conover – bass
- Purnell Rice – drums
References
edit- ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed November 9, 2010
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 9, 2010