As promised, here’s another LP transcription of Squib Cakes, this time from 1981’s Direct album. You may also find it as Direct Plus (re-released in 1997). This was Lenny’s last album with the band.
The squib cakes arrangement is quite a bit different here. After the trumpet solo, the band breaks down for an extended rubato saxophone solo that is almost completely out of time. The keys keep some pads going to provide some harmonic color for Lenny to play over for the first eight bars. Then he plays an extended cadenza with no time or chords. Keys come gently back in for a few bars until Lenny breaks into time and sets up the solo.
This time, the feel is swing with Lenny playing with much more a jazzy approach for about eight bars. Things start to build to a pedal section for the next eight bars which transitions into more of a funk feel. The last eight bars are the normal funk groove that we’re used to. Lots of high notes here!
An alternate take was released with Direct Plus. I’ll be posting that soon
Lenny Pickett - Squib Cakes (Direct - Track #3)
- Artist: Lenny Pickett
- Album: Tower of Power – Direct Plus (1981)
- Track: Squib Cakes (track #3)
- Instrument: Tenor Sax
Enjoy!
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