Phineas Newborn Jr.

Phineas Newborn’s warm, sensitive and impressionist playing is at its perceptive best in these outstanding examples of jazz piano. Uncluttered and supported by his remarkable technical ability, his ideas are in full flow, developing in sustained melodic lines, rather than relying on simple rhythmic patterns for their impact. Consistently subtle and full of emotional depth, the combination makes for a swinging collection of gripping performances by a piano virtuoso. Backed by John Simmons and Roy Haynes, he breathes new excitement into these familiar portraits.

Phineas Newborn Jr. (p), John Simmons (b) and Roy Haynes (d).
New York City, June 17 (#1-10), and 26-29 (#11-20), 1959.

[1-10] originally issued on the LP "Piano Portraits" by Phineas Newborn Trio
(Roulette SR-52031)

[11-20 ] originally issued on the LP " I Love A Piano"
(Roulette 52043).


Tracks: 1. Star Eyes, 2. Golden Earrings, 3. It’s All Right with Me, 4. Can’t Get Started with You, 5. Sweet and Lovely, 6. Just in Time, 7. Caravan , 8. For All We Know, 9. Blues Theme for the Left Hand Only, 10. Chelsea Bridge, 11. Take the “A” Train, 12. Gee Baby Ain’t Good to 13. Ain’t Misbehavin’, 14. I’ve Got the World on a String, 15. The Midnight Sun Will Never Set, 16. Real Gone Guy, 17. Undecided, 18. Ivy League Blues, 19. Love and Marriage, 20. Give Me the Simple Life.

Total time: 72:00 min.