Harold Mabern

Afro Blue - 180 Gram LP (SSR-1503-1)

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Afro Blue - 180 Gram LP

Harold Mabern

Smoke Sessions

888295388580

LPS 147979

SSR-1503-1

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Afro Blue - 180 Gram LP

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• 2-LP EDITION

Harold Mabern’s second release on Smoke Sessions Records, Afro Blue, is a very special recording featuring guest vocalists Gregory Porter, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit, Kurt Elling, and Alexis Cole. The chemistry of these artists with Harold—the sound of his piano voicings combined with their voices—is extraordinary.

This special limited edition pressing of Afro Blue celebrates Mabern’s 80th birthday and features and deluxe tip-on jacket with a 2,000-word artist interview and additional photos.

PERSONNEL:

  • GREGORY PORTER vocals (tracks 2 & 3)
  • NORAH JONES vocals (tracks 4 & 5)
  • JANE MONHEIT vocals (tracks 6 & 7)
  • KURT ELLING vocals (tracks 8, 9 & 10)
  • ALEXIS COLE vocals (track 11)
  • PETER BERNSTEIN guitar (track 12)
  • JEREMY PELT trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 & 11)
  • STEVE TURRE trombone (tracks 2, 4, 6 & 11)
  • HAROLD MABERN piano
  • ERIC ALEXANDER tenor saxophone (except 5, 12, 13 & 14)
  • JOHN WEBBER bass (except 5)
  • JOE FARNSWORTH drums (except 5)

New York City on August 21 and 29, 2014.

TRACKS:

  • 01 The Chief
  • 02 Afro Blue
  • 03 The Man from Hyde Park
  • 04 Fools Rush In
  • 05 Don’t Misunderstand
  • 06 I’ll Take Romance
  • 07 My One and Only Love
  • 08 Billie’s Bounce
  • 09 Portrait of Jennie
  • 10 You Needed Me
  • 11 Such is Life
  • 12 Do It Again
  • 13 Mozzin’
  • 14 Bobby, Benny, Jymie, Lee, Bu