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The sound of Ricky Tick hits Schema Records with a whole new groove in the process! Tenorist Timo Lassy has won our ears strongly with his previous records for Finnish label Ricky Tick hardbop groovers that are filled with soul and life, and lots of spontaneous live jazz playing. This smoking Schema records set has all that same sort of energy but shifts the groove slightly from hardbop to more of a mod sort of style thanks to use of Wurlitzer electric piano in the combo, which helps bring along a jaunty approach to the rhythms! The vibes a bit like an Atlantic Records soul jazz set from the late 60s like work by David Newman or Hank Crawford and Timos tenor is in great company alongside the electric keys, acoustic bass, drums, and percussion. Titles include Touch Red, Teddy The Sweeper, Creole Stew, It Could Be Better, Uncle Harry Came To Town, and Shootin Dice.