The Crawl – Mickey Tucker – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Released in 1979, ‘The Crawl’ by Mickey Tucker is a bold testament to the restless creativity of late-70s jazz. Tucker, a pianist known for both his technical command and unorthodox harmonic palette, leads a powerhouse ensemble through a set that refuses to settle for the predictable. The album’s compositions bristle with angular melodies and shifting rhythms, but they never lose their sense of swing or groove. Tucker’s touch on the keys is both assertive and playful, inviting listeners into a sound world that is by turns cerebral and deeply soulful.

What sets ‘The Crawl’ apart is its willingness to blur the boundaries between tradition and invention. The interplay between Tucker and his sidemen—each a formidable voice in their own right—gives every piece a sense of urgency and discovery. This is an album that rewards repeated listening, as subtle details and fleeting moments of brilliance reveal themselves over time. For collectors and jazz aficionados alike, ‘The Crawl’ embodies a period when jazz was unafraid to take risks, making it a vital addition to any vinyl library.

Track List:
A1 – The Crawl – 6:48
A2 – It Could Be, If It Was, But It Ain’t – 7:17
A3 – Just A Thought For Love – 4:05
B1 – June Bug, June Bug; Where You Fly? – 6:05
B2 – Pisces Brothers – 8:35
B3 – Marcus Tiberius And The Gladiator – 4:02