Heavy Soul (Ike Quebec album)
# Heavy Soul (Ike Quebec album)

Heavy Soul is the debut album by American saxophonist Ike Quebec, recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
| Tom Hull | B+ |

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Thick-toned tenor Ike Quebec is in excellent form... His ballad statements are quite warm, and he swings nicely on a variety of medium-tempo material".

## Track listing

All compositions by Ike Quebec except as indicated

* "Acquitted" - 5:38
* "Just One More Chance" (Sam Coslow, Arthur Johnston) - 5:50
* "Que's Dilemma" - 4:29
* "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" (Jay Gorney, Yip Harburg) - 5:28
* "The Man I Love" (Gershwin, Gershwin) - 6:31
* "Heavy Soul" - 6:51
* "I Want a Little Girl" (Murray Mencher, Billy Moll) - 5:22
* "Nature Boy" (eden ahbez) - 2:44
* "Blues for Ike" (Roach) - 5:54 Bonus track on CD

## Personnel

* Ike Quebec - tenor saxophone
* Freddie Roach - organ (tracks 1-7 & 9)
* Milt Hinton - bass
* Al Harewood - drums (tracks 1-7 & 9)
