For Phineas

by Harold Mabern

Overview

Duo piano performances always have the possibility of being overcrowded, too dense and a bit directionless. Fortunately, this live set from the Montreal Bistro in Toronto, Canada avoids the potential flaws. Pianists Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer (who also comprise 2/5ths of the Contemporary Piano Ensemble) have complementary styles and blend together quite well on the set. Dedicated to Phineas Newborn, with two of Newborn's songs included ("Jate" and "While My Lady Sleeps"), there are also selections by Leroy Vinnegar, Duke Pearson ("Jeannine"), Nat Cole and Mabern ("Rakin' & Scrapin"). Mabern takes Cole Porter's "I Get a Kick Out of You" as his feature, while Keezer is showcased solo on Thad Jones' "Consummation." A swinging high-quality set within the modern mainstream. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/16/1996
Label:	Sackville Recordings
UPC:	0778133204120
Rank:	242880

Tracks

1. For Carl
2. Jeanine
3. I Get a Kick Out of You
4. Jate
5. While My Lady Sleeps
6. Consummation
7. Rakin' and Scrapin'
8. Straighten up and Fly Right

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Harold Mabern   Primary Artist,Piano,Keyboards
Geoff Keezer   Primary Artist,Piano,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Duke Pearson   Composer
John Norris   Liner Notes,Preparation,Preparation for Release
Nat King Cole   Composer
Phineas Newborn, Jr.   Composer
Harold Mabern   Composer
Ted O'Reilly   Engineer,Digital Recording
Geoff Keezer   Performer
Leroy Vinnegar   Composer
Paul J. Hoeffler   Photography
Bill Smith   Design,Typesetting
Irving Mills   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Thad Jones   Composer