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On his fourth Blue Note release, Printup proves even further that he is a crafty and assured hard-bop trumpet soloist. He's capable of bluesy growls, surging bop, swinging runs, and lovely melodicism. As he matures, Printup also shows a willingness to engage in delightful subtleties, winks, and nods. On this record, he manages to fit swing-era covers--"Black Coffee," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Body & Soul," "Have You Met Miss Jones?"--into a hard-bop context. Yet, something seems lacking from his own compositions: They seem forced and full of self-conscious twists and turns. Still, his voic
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Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
Release date: 8 September 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0724349367623 UPC: 724349367623
Release date: 8 September 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0724349367623 UPC: 724349367623
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