More flute!
One of the things that impresses me about Lenny Pickett is that he’s not just a virtuoso on one instrument (the tenor saxophone), he’s also a prolific doubler.
He’s got amazing tone and technique on the flute, and in this recording he really gets to stretch out and show off his flute chops. I’ve seen TOP a number of times, and I’ve always wished that they would incorporate more flute in the horn section. It fits so beautifully in to the classic soul ballad sound.
This track is no exception. For me, it’s the epitome of a sould ballad. Powerful lead vocal with beautiful backing vocals, soaring horns, and a bubbling rhythm section underneath. The solo section slips into a double time latin feel that’s just perfect.
This a live recording, and they execute it brilliantly. Well done guys!
Lenny Pickett - Sparkling in the Sand
- Artist: Lenny Pickett
- Album: Tower of Power – Live and in Living Color (1976)
- Track: Sparkling in the Sand
- Instrument: Flute
Enjoy!
@SDartSax