Big Chief! – The Junior Mance Trio* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

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Record Condition: NM
Sleeve Condition: VG+Know About Vinyl Gradings

A soulful, groove-driven jazz journey with Junior Mance at the piano’s helm—timeless, swinging, and deeply human.

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With ‘Big Chief!’, The Junior Mance Trio delivers a masterclass in trio interplay and jazz storytelling. Junior Mance, a pianist revered for his blues-inflected touch and unpretentious swing, commands the session with expressive flair. The album moves effortlessly between rollicking, gospel-tinged tracks and smoky late-night ballads, offering a window into Mance’s deep roots in the jazz and blues traditions. Joined by a rhythm section that listens as much as it leads, every tune here breathes with spontaneity and soul.

What sets ‘Big Chief!’ apart is its warmth and honesty. Mance’s playing is conversational—he’s not out to dazzle for the sake of virtuosity, but to communicate feeling and groove. The set list nods to New Orleans with the title track, while original compositions and standards alike gain new life under his touch. For collectors, it’s a snapshot of a pianist at his creative peak, backed by musicians who share his dedication to the art of the trio. Whether you’re spinning this on a quiet morning or a relaxed evening, ‘Big Chief!’ is a keeper—a record that rewards close listening and repeated returns.

Track List:
A1 – Big Chief! – 4:14
A2 – Love For Sale – 4:54
A3 – The Seasons – 3:31
A4 – Filet Of Soul – 4:29
A5 – Swish – 3:41
B1 – Summertime – 4:11
B2 – Ruby, My Dear – 5:59
B3 – Little Miss Gail – 4:47
B4 – Altanta Blues – 5:50

Artist

The Junior Mance Trio

Catalog Number

953, SMJ-6282

Format

LP

Genre

Jazz

Label

Jazzland, Jazzland

Manufacturing Year

1981

Record Condition

NM

Sleeve Condition

VG+

No Of Records

1

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