Memphis’ late great towering pianist Harold Mabern had it all down cold. Whether it was the many shades of bop, the varied hues of the … Read More “Harold Mabern: Mabern Plays Coltrane (Smoke Sessions)”
As hard as it may be to realize that Harold Mabern is no longer walking—and playing—among us, there’s a good chance that the late pianist … Read More “Harold Mabern: Mabern Plays Mabern (Smoke Sessions)”
It took nearly 20 years for tenor saxophonist George Coleman to bring his working quartet (featuring the late pianist Harold Mabern, in one of his … Read More “George Coleman: The Quartet (Smoke Sessions)”
If you are known in your circle as a serious jazz fan, people will often ask for album recommendations. They say things like, “I would … Read More “Harold Mabern: To Love and Be Loved (Smoke Sessions)”
Though elder statesman Harold Mabern’s blocky, aggressive piano style may seem better suited to the small army of horn players he’s worked with-from Miles, Ornette … Read More “Harold Mabern: Afro Blue”
Smoke, one of New York City’s most intimate hardcore jazz clubs, is the latest venue to branch out into the album industry. The organization hasn’t … Read More “Harold Mabern: Right On Time”
In the three years since its launch, the Live at Smalls series has proven a microcosm not only of the sort of gigs that take … Read More “Harold Mabern: Live at Smalls”
Brisk, buoyant and gimmick-free, this straightahead quartet date is as unpretentiously satisfying as that first swig of cold beer after a hard day’s work. In … Read More “Harold Mabern: Mr. Lucky: A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.”
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