Source - Bob Mintzer - LP - Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

“Source” finds saxophonist and composer Bob Mintzer tracing the wellspring of his musical language, and it’s a rewarding listen for anyone who loves Jazz that thinks as hard as it swings. Recorded in the mid‑’80s, the album captures Mintzer at a pivotal moment: already a seasoned big band writer and studio ace, but still hungry to stretch his sound and test his limits. Across the record, Mintzer’s tenor and soprano work balance muscular phrasing with a keen melodic ear. The tunes lean into complex harmony and knotty rhythmic ideas, yet they never lose their sense of forward motion. You can hear echoes of the post‑bop tradition, fusion’s punch, and a composer’s obsession with structure, all threaded together with a modern, exploratory edge. For vinyl collectors, “Source” is a snapshot of how Jazz was evolving just before the neo‑traditional wave took over: open‑minded, groove‑aware, and unapologetically sophisticated. The ensemble playing is tight but never rigid, leaving space for improvisations that feel genuinely conversational. If you’re building a shelf that charts the path from classic acoustic Jazz to more contemporary, harmonically adventurous sounds, this album earns a prominent place in the stack. Track List: A1 - Late Night With You - 4:16 A2 - Don't Lock The Door - 5:53 A3 - The Source - 4:23 A4 - I Don't Know - B1 - Mr. Fone Bone - 7:06 B2 - Centering - 4:11 B3 - Spiral - 6:52