Harold Mabern that recently passed away, was a disciple of Phineas Newborn. Believe it or not but he was at first self-taught. His style is very close to pianist Horace Silver that both share the taste for strong rhythm. He belongs to what we call the post-Bop era which includes foraging into R&B and other bluesy styles that eventually will end up in Jazz Rock. However, he never fully falls in that trap. Tonight we will play three records or CDs, one from the end of the ‘60s, the other from the ‘70s and finally one from the ‘90s. the last CD clearly shows his taste form tradition, Be Bop that means.
too busy thinking about my baby Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
Strozier's mode Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
Blues for Phineas Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
I can't understand what i see in you Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
waltzing westward Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
a time for love Harold Mabern - Workin' & Wailin' - prestige |
Reasons in Tonality George Coleman - Reasons in Tonality - strata-east |
3 m.b. George Coleman - Reasons in Tonality - strata-east |
alone together George Coleman - the leadin man - columbia |
Sad to hear he passed.I saw him and his trio in May at Ronnie Scott's .He gave a great performance and I'm glad I saw him.Great show
9:21 PM, October 9th, 2019