Artist profile · 05/07/2026
Stanley Turrentine
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About
Stanley Turrentine, Soulful tenor sax from Pittsburgh, bridging hard bop and soul jazz.
Stanley Turrentine started his career in the late 1950s and quickly became known for his warm, blues-inflected tone and soulful expression. He recorded extensively for Blue Note Records, producing numerous albums emblematic of hard bop and soul jazz. His catalog includes albums like "Look Out!" (1960), "Blue Hour" (1961), and "That's Where It's At" (1962), recorded primarily in the United States.
Turrentine's vinyl releases have multiple original and reissue pressings, with collectors focusing on American Blue Note originals from the 1960s. His works regularly feature interpretable jazz standards mixed with originals, showcasing his distinct tenor sax voice.
Discography
Stanley Turrentine discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Stan “The Man” Turrentine
Stanley Turrentine
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Up at Minton's, Volume 2
Stanley Turrentine
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Never Let Me Go
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette
Hustlin’
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette
Joyride
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Let It Go
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
The Spoiler
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 4
- Cassette
Always Something There
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Another Story
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Salt Song
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Don’t Mess With Mister T.
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Have You Ever Seen The Rain
Stanley Turrentine
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In the Pocket
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The Sugar Man
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Everybody Come On Out
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Man With the Sad Face
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Nightwings
Stanley Turrentine
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What About You!
Stanley Turrentine
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Betcha
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Inflation
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Mr. Natural
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Tender Togetherness
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Home Again
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
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- Cassette 1
Straight Ahead
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Z.T.’s Blues
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Jubilee Shout!!!
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette
Comin’ Your Way
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Wonderland
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
La Place
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Live! at Blues Alley
Stanley Turrentine
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More Than a Mood
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Dearly Beloved
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette
If I Could
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Pieces of Dreams
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Up at “Minton’s”
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
T Time
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
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- Cassette
Jazz Masters
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
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Easy! Stanley Turrentine Plays the Pop Hits
Stanley Turrentine
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West Side Highway
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
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Do You Have Any Sugar?
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
A Bluish Bag
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Dearly Beloved
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette
Return of the Prodigal Son
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Ain't No Way
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
New Time Shuffle
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Up at "Minton's", Vol. 2
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette
The Look Of Love
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Up At Minton's : Volume 2, Live From Minton's Playhouse, 1962
Stanley Turrentine
- Vinyl 1
- CD
- Cassette
Data provided by Discogs
Listen
Signature songs
- 01Journey Into Melody - 2007 Digital Remaster/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
- 02Journey Into Melody - 2007 Digital Remaster
- 03
Journey into MelodyLook Out! · 1960 - 04Sugar
- 05Vera Cruz
- 06Dorene Don't Cry, I - Remastered
- 07God Bless the Child
- 08Journey Into the Melody
Essentials
3 Stanley Turrentine albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1961"Blue Hour" captures Turrentine's cool jazz and hard bop style, with 5 tracks that highlight his tenor sax tone on Blue Note.
5 tracksMono pressingBlue Note label1961 release
#2 · 1968"Easy Walker" features 6 tracks blending hard bop and soul jazz, with notable originals that display Turrentine's evolving tenor style.
6 tracksStereo pressingBlue Note label1968 release
#3 · 1962"That's Where It's At" is an early 60s Blue Note album, with 6 bop tracks and a classic Turrentine ensemble sound.
6 tracksMono pressingBlue Note label1962 release
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Stanley Turrentine
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Recording of "Look Out!" in 1960
"Look Out!" was recorded in 1960 as a vinyl LP album primarily in mono format, released on Blue Note. It features 6 tracks including the title track "Look Out" and was one of Turrentine's early studio albums.
Original 1961 US pressing of "Blue Hour"
"Blue Hour" original pressing from 1961 on Blue Note (catalog BST 84057) is a stereo LP released in the United States, with a want/have collector ratio of 2.2:1 and a limited number currently for sale, making it a sought-after original pressing.
Blue Note signature label presence
Stanley Turrentine's key albums were often released on Blue Note, including "Common Touch" and "Easy Walker" with multiple original US and Japanese pressings tracked through Vinyles.com.
Turrentine's tenor sax tone is noted for its warmth and soulful feeling, bridging hard bop and soul jazz.— Jazz critics
Price spread for "Easy Walker" albums
Prices for "Easy Walker" vinyl albums range from about €8.70 for common copies to up to €90 for rarer pressings in the current marketplace.
Stanley Turrentine vinyl discography
See allUp At Minton's : Volume 2, Live From Minton's Playhouse, 1962
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-11-01Up At Minton's : Volume 1, Live From Minton's Playhouse, 1961
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-11-01RAT PACK RECORDSIn Memory Of
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-10-03BLUE NOTEFrom$29.99
3 offersSUGAR / VINYLE LIMITE COULEUR ORANGE TRANSLUCIDE
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Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-03-22MONVICHERRY/AVEC MILT JACKSON/VINYLE TRANSLUCIDE ROSE AUDIOPHILE 180GR
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-11-18MUSIC ON VINYLCommon Touch
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-10-21BLUE NOTEFrom$19.03
3 offersRough & Tumble
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2022-03-04BLUE NOTEFrom$31.20
1 offer
Stanley Turrentine CDs
See allBlue Hour Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$18.49
1 offerCommon Touch Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Stanley Turrentine
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$28.23
1 offer
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When was Stanley Turrentine born and where?
Stanley Turrentine was born in 1934 in Pittsburgh, United States.
What are the main jazz styles of Stanley Turrentine?
His style blends hard bop with soul jazz, with occasional cool jazz influences.
Which Stanley Turrentine albums are essential for a vinyl collection?
Key albums include "Blue Hour" (1961), "Easy Walker" (1968), and "That's Where It's At" (1962), all available on vinyl especially in original US pressings.
Are there notable pressings from Japan for Stanley Turrentine?
Yes, original Japanese pressings of albums like "Common Touch" exist but are generally considered reissues rather than originals.
How does the pressing condition affect Stanley Turrentine vinyl prices?
Original pressings in very good condition command higher prices, often several times that of common reissues or Japanese pressings.
Where were Stanley Turrentine's key albums recorded?
Most key albums were recorded in the United States, notably for the Blue Note label studios.
What are typical formats for Stanley Turrentine's vinyl releases?
Most releases are LP albums on 12-inch vinyl, in mono or stereo depending on the year, with some limited color vinyl editions.
Are Stanley Turrentine's vinyl records known in the French market?
Stanley Turrentine's vinyl records appear in French markets, including labels like Blue Note and Universal Music being available and tracked through French vinyl sellers.
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Sources & method
This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.