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It Might as Well Be Spring is an album by American saxophonist Ike Quebec recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label.

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 3½ stars and stated "Ike Quebec recorded another winning hard bop album with It Might As Well Be Spring. 

Working with the same quartet that cut Heavy Soul -- organist Freddie Roach, bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Al Harewood -- Ike Quebec recorded another winning hard bop album with It Might As Well Be Spring. In many ways, the record is a companion piece to Heavy Soul. Since the two albums were recorded so close together, it's not surprising that there a number of stylistic similarities, but there are subtle differences to savor. The main distinction between the two dates is that It Might As Well Be Spring is a relaxed, romantic date comprised of standards. It provides Quebec with ample opportunity to showcase his rich, lyrical ballad style, and he shines throughout the album. Similarly, Roach has a tasteful, understated technique, whether he's soloing or providing support for Quebec. The pair have a terrific, sympathetic interplay that makes It Might As Well Be Spring a joyous listen. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

24-bit digitally remastered Japanese release.

Producer: Alfred Lion. Reissue Producer: Michael Cuscuna.

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on December 9, 1961.

Originally released on Blue Note (84105). Includes liner notes by Nat Hentoff.

Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology by Rudy Van Gelder (Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey).

This is part of the Blue Note Rudy Van Gelder Editions series, remastered Japanese edition celebrating Blue Note Records' 65th anniversary.

This listing is for a very rare, long out of print CD title - a BRAND NEW, NEVER PLAYED CD PRESSED and ISSUED by BLUE NOTE / EMI / TOSHIBA in JAPAN, of a highly collectible title, featuring -

Ike Quebec

Performers Include -

Ike Quebec - tenor saxophone
Freddie Roach - organ
Milt Hinton - bass
Al Harewood - drums

CD Title -

It Might As Well Be Spring

Track Listing -

All compositions by Ike Quebec except as indicated
1. "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers) - 6:22
2. "A Light Reprieve" - 5:25
3. "Easy - Don't Hurt" - 6:08
4. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) - 5:57
5. "Ol' Man River" (Hammerstein, Jerome Kern) - 6:37
6. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) - 5:20

The JAPAN made CD is from the ultra-rare series of out of print, audiophile Blue Note / EMI / Toshiba CDs.
  • CD catalog # TOCJ-6485
  • CD issued in 2005
  • CD made in Japan
  • CD comes in a Plastic Jewel Case with OBI paper strip - has a resealable plastic sleeve that first over the jewel case.
  • CD digitally remastered using 24-bit digital technology

The CD, Jewel Case and Inserts are all assumed to be in MINT overall condition as this JAPANESE pressed CD is actually BRAND NEW and NEVER PLAYED!

This CD is an audiophile quality pressing (any collector of fine MFSL, half speeds, direct to discs, Japanese/UK pressings etc., can attest to the difference a quality pressing can make to an audio system).

Do not let this rarity slip by!