{"product_id":"ron-holloway-scorcher-10-track-promo-stamped","title":"Ron Holloway: Scorcher 10-Track Promo Stamped","description":"Ron Holloway: Scorcher PROMO Stamped MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz soul-jazz hard bop 1996 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Milestone Records (Fantasy) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1996 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRON HOLLOWAY: SCORCHER 10-TRACK PROMO STAMPED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway: Scorcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eMilestone Records (Fantasy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e25218-9257-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Jazz; Soul-Jazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway is an American tenor saxophonist known for a warm, muscular tone and an impassioned, blues-tinged approach to jazz. He has built a reputation performing both hard bop and soul jazz repertoire and for his dynamic live performances. Holloway often collaborates with organ trios and horn players, bringing a strong rhythmic drive and lyrical improvisation to each tune. His playing bridges traditional jazz vocabulary with modern groove based sensibilities, making him a versatile voice in contemporary jazz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScorcher showcases Holloway in a focused set that pairs his tenor sound with the Hammond B-3 styling of Joey DeFrancesco and guest vocals from Gil Scott-Heron on select tracks. The album blends originals and standards, delivering extended grooves, up tempo swingers, and reflective ballad work across a generous running time. Recorded and mixed at Big Mo Recording Studio in early 1996, the release highlights Holloway as both leader and producer and emphasizes organ driven arrangements, soulful solos, and a strong ensemble sound. Listeners can expect a contemporary jazz record with deep roots in soul jazz and classic hard bop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded and mixed at Big Mo Recording Studio, Kensington, MD; February through March 1996. Produced by Ron Holloway. Recording engineers: Greg Hartman, Ed Eastridge. Mixed by Greg Hartman and Ron Holloway. Mastering by George Horn (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley). Total time 74:22. Personnel includes Ron Holloway — tenor saxophone; Chris Battistone — trumpet; Joey DeFrancesco — Hammond B-3 organ; Paul Bollenback and Pye Williams — guitars; Tommy Cecil — bass; Vince Loving — electric bass; Byron Landham and Rod Youngs — drums; Gil Scott-Heron — vocals (tracks 4 and 9); Alex Jones and Erik Jones — guest vocals (track 10).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eHot House\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e5:11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eSidewinder\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e7:30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eThe Everywhere Calypso\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e9:18\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eIs That Jazz?\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway (vocals on this track: Gil Scott-Heron)\u003cbr\u003e4:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eYou and I\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e6:05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003e81\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e9:04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eHow High the Moon\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e10:15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eRed Clay\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e10:21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eBlue Collar\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway (vocals on this track: Gil Scott-Heron)\u003cbr\u003e5:28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eThe Pulse\u003cbr\u003eRon Holloway\u003cbr\u003e6:16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Milestone Records (Fantasy)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51347806028054,"sku":"133078","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026528175928507scan.jpg?v=1780017608","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/ron-holloway-scorcher-10-track-promo-stamped","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}