Artist: Ike Quebec
Genre: Jazz
Ike Quebec was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who became an important figure at Blue Note Records both as a performer and talent scout. His warm, sensuous tone was particularly suited to ballads and soul jazz, as demonstrated on albums like 'Heavy Soul' and 'Blue and Sentimental.' Quebec's style bridged swing and hard bop, with a romantic approach that anticipated soul jazz developments. As a talent scout for Blue Note, he helped discover artists including Thelonious Monk. Quebec's career was interrupted by illness, but his recordings remain prized for their emotional depth and beautiful tone. His influence on subsequent tenor saxophonists, particularly in the soul jazz tradition, was significant.
Ike Quebec vinyl records (3)
IKE QUEBEC Dear John (Rare 1959 US Blue Note wide centred 7 single on a dark blue & silver label with 47 W.63 Street address along the top & RVG stamped in the run-outs. Also features Blue Monday plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl grades EX/EX- with some light paper hairline scuffs to show play)
£50.00 used
IKE QUEBEC Blue And Sentimental (2015 US limited edition remastered issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP from the Blue Note The Definitive Vinyl Reissue Series – pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl also starring Grant Green Paul Chambers & Philly Joe Jones heavy duty glossy gatefold picture sleeve with original session photos
£217.00 used
IKE QUEBEC Heavy Soul: Remastered (2023 UK/EU limited edition 8-track remastered Audiophile quality 180-gram Heavyweight Vinyl LP reissue of the 1962 debut album by American saxophonist released as part of the Blue Note Classic Vinylseries. The sleeve (still in opened stickered shrink.) and vinyl are still in a lovely Near Mint condition)
£27.99 used