The Loop

by Johnny Lytle

Overview

This is one of Johnny Lytle's more prized recordings, featuring a slew of classic compositions. The title track is a peppy, pop-flavored number that has a relaxing feel about it. Lytle displays his ability to pick and choose the notes which allows a song to blossom, like he does on the standard "The More I See You." Wynton Kelly, Miles Davis' former pianist, complements Lytle's every eloquent execution of the vibes, and percussionist Willie Rodriguez maintains that Cuban rhythm with his congas. In 1966, when this album was released, "The Man" was the featured release; with its street texture, this song is ideal for the likes of a James Bond flick. The constant cadence of this number is augmented by Lytle's masterful manipulation of his mallets tapping on the vibraphone. The vibes virtuoso comes back on the midtempo "Time After Time" and exudes a tender melody on this heart-warming number. And he cooks up a suspenseful, simmering interpretation of "Cristo Redentor" utilizing the less vibrating sound of the marimba. Kelly's fluency of the piano is heard on all the tracks except for the "The Loop," "Possum Grease," and "Hot Sauce." Milt Harris' aggressive, yet meticulous organ playing maintains a soul-stirring rhythm in between his chord changes, and Rodriguez's congas accent each track with a Latin-flavored beat. For mellow, moderate, or uptempo numbers, this is one groovin' album in the vein of hard bop. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	08/04/2023
Label:	Beat Goes Public / Westbound
UPC:	0029667017015
Rank:	50844

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Johnny Lytle   Primary Artist,Marimba,Vibraphone
Bob Cranshaw   Bass
Jimmy Cobb   Drums
George Duvivier   Bass
Wynton Kelly   Piano
Willie Rodriguez   Congas
Montego Joe   Congas,Timbales
Peppy Hinnant   Drums
Milton Harris   Organ
Milt Harris   Organ

Technical Credits

Larry Holofcener   Composer
Duke Pearson   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Johnny Lytle   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Philip Barker   Design
Duncan Cowell   Producer,Post Production
George David Weiss   Composer
Paul Francis Webster   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Jerry Bock   Composer
Orrin Keepnews   Producer
Harry Warren   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Peter Drew   Liner Notes