Stan "The Man" Turrentine Australian Crawl Recorded shortly before life-saving open-heart

Recorded shortly before life-saving open-heart surgery

Steve Grossman's fierce tenor and soprano sax cuts through tight

showing how the sensibilities of gospel artists such as Shirley Caesar

Ensconced in Randy’s Garage without a clock to spit on ‘em

Stan "The Man" Turrentine Australian Crawl Recorded shortly before life-saving open-heartThis album captures Stanley Turrentine early in his career, showcasing his robust, bluesy tenor saxophone sound. It was his debut as a bandleader for Time Records (later reissued on Blue Note), and it highlights his knack for blending hard bop and soulful phrasing. Turrentine had already gained attention playing with blues bands and jazz greats, and this album solidifies his standing as a leader.