For Phineas
| Philadelphia Bound | |
|---|---|
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| Live album by | |
| Recorded | January 1995 |
| Venue | Montréal Bistro, Toronto |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 1:03:13 |
| Label | Sackville |
For Phineas is an album by pianists Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer. It was recorded in 1995 and released by Sackville Records.
Recording and music[edit]
The music was recorded in January 1995,[1] in concert at the Montréal Bistro, Toronto.[2] The two musicians are pianists Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer.[3] The album is dedicated to another piano player – Phineas Newborn Jr.[3]
Release and reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [1] |
The album was released by Sackville Records.[1] The AllMusic reviewer described it as "A swinging high-quality set within the modern mainstream."[3] The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that, "The pianos don't always chime comfortably, unless it's a recording artefact. Otherwise delightful."[1]
Track listing[edit]
- "For Carl" – 8:49
- "Jeannine" – 10:06
- "I Get a Kick Out of You" – 4:42
- "Jate" – 7:75
- "While My Lady Sleeps" – 12:01
- "Consummation" – 5:49
- "Rakin' & Scrapin'" – 9:07
- "Straighten Up & Fly Right" – 6:20
Personnel[edit]
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Geoff Keezer – piano
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 920. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Sohmer, Jack (January 1, 1997) "Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer: For Phineas". JazzTimes.
- ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott "Harold Mabern – For Phineas". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.