The Three Sounds - It Just Got To Be
Review by DART Green
The album It Just Got To Be by Three Sounds is a classic jazz masterpiece that showcases the group's exceptional musicianship and creative energy. From the opening track "Blue Genes" to the closing number "The Boogaloo," the trio delivers a dynamic and engaging performance that will keep listeners hooked from start to finish.
The album features a mix of original compositions and covers, all of which are executed with precision and flair. The standout tracks include the soulful "Girl Talk," the funky "Mellow Mood," and the Latin-infused "Azule Serape." The Three Sounds' signature sound is on full display throughout the album, with Gene Harris' piano playing, Andy Simpkins' bass lines, and Bill Dowdy's drumming combining to create a unique and captivating sound.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| If I Were a Bell | 05:30 | |
| Stella By Starlight | 5:30 | |
| It Just Got to Be | 05:15 | |
| If I Were A Bell | 5:36 | |
| Real Gene | 3:35 | |
| This Is The Way 'Tis | ||
| South Of The Border | 4:16 | |
| One for Renee | 03:03 | |
| It Just Got To Be | 5:15 | |
| One For Renee | 3:4 | |
| The Nearness of You | 05:48 | |
| The Nearness Of You | 5:49 | |
| South of the Border | 04:15 | |
| Blue 'N Boogie | 5:15 | |
| Stella by Starlight | 5:32 | |
| Blue 'n Boogie | 5:20 | |
| Girl Next Door |
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Catalog Numbers
- BLP 4120
- TOCJ-4120, BNST-84120
- BST 84120, 84120
- ST-84120, 84120, BST 84120
- TOCJ-9527
- 84120, ST-84120, BST 84120, BN 4120
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- Mono
- CD
- Stereo
- Limited Edition
- Remastered
- Paper Sleeve
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
| Manufactured By | Toshiba EMI Ltd |
| Record Company | Capitol Records, Inc. |
| Licensed From | Capitol Records, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Andrew Simpkins |
| Design | Reid Miles |
| Drums | Bill Dowdy |
| Liner Notes | Les Davis |
| Photography By | Francis Wolff |
| Piano | Gene Harris |
| Producer | Alfred Lion |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Mastered By | Van Gelder |
| Artwork By | Reid Miles |
Notes
- Recorded on December 13 (A3, A4, B4) and 14 (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3), 1960.
- 84120 on cover. Division of Liberty on back cover, upper left. A Division of Liberty Records, Inc. on label.
- Runout groove BNST 84120-A and STEREO; no Van Gelder
- Recorded on December 13 and 15, 1960.
- BST 84120 is the catalog number on the labels.
- 84120 is the catalog number on the cover.
- Black label with two tone blue logo, circa 1970-71
- Black label with two tone blue logo, circa 1970
- Label variation.
- "VAN GELDER", "STEREO" and Plastylite 'P' a.k.a. "ear" in run-out groove.
- Deep groove pressed in label side 1 only.
- Also Released in Mono as Category: BLP 4120.
- Recorded on December 13 (3, 4, 8) and 14 (1, 2, 5, 6, 7), 1960.
- Comes in mini LP replica with OBI, Japanese insert and two bonus tracks.
- Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, on December 13 (A3, A4, B4) and 14 (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3), 1960.
- Comes in laminated hard sleeve with OBI.
- Including 4-pages insert promoting other records from the reissue series.
- Made in Japan
- BN 4120 t
- ¥2,800
- Blue Note 4000 Series Ultra Collection Part 10 - Category 169, Limited Edition, by Toshiba EMI
- Category display:
- BST 84120 & BN 4120 on labels
- 84120 on front sleeve and spine
- ST-84120 on rear sleeve
- BN 4120 [small] on rear sleeve below
- BN 4120 on OBI
Barcodes
- Barcode: 4988006695870
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched runout): BNST-84120‧A‧
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched runout): BNST-84120‧B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A & B stamped runout): VAN GELDER STEREO
- Barcode: 4 988006 811584
- Barcode: 4 988006 680135
- Matrix / Runout (Side A [Stamped]): BNST • 84120A • 1S 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B [Stamped]): BNST • 84120B • 1S 1
- Matrix / Runout (Side A [Label]): BNST 84120-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B [Label]): BNST 84120-B
- Other (Price Code): Ⓨ
- Other (On OBI back, boxed): 93•2•24
About The Three Sounds
Strictly speaking, this trio was born as the "Four Sounds" in 1956 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. They became "The Three Sounds" in 1957 when the saxophonist, Lonnie Walker, was dropped from the team when they moved to Washington, D.C.. The trio were 'discovered' by Lou Donaldson when they moved to New York City. They've worked for Nat Adderley (on Riverside) and then released 9 LPs when they signed on to Blue Note Records between 1958-62. They joined Verve and released 2 albums in 1962. Then, they joined Limelight and Mercury (1962-66). Finally, they returned to Blue Note, but with different drummers. By 1973, Gene Harris signed on as a solo artist with Blue Note and that marked the end of the trio.
Name Vars
- 3 Sounds
- Gene Harris & The Three Sounds
- Gene Harris And The Three Sounds
- The 3 Sounds
- The Three Sound
- TheThree Sounds
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Members
- Gene Harris
- Andrew Simpkins
- Bill Dowdy
