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For Phineas

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Philadelphia Bound
Live album by
RecordedJanuary 1995
VenueMontréal Bistro, Toronto
GenreJazz
Length1:03:13
LabelSackville

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

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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

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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  1. "For Carl" – 8:49
  2. "Jeannine" – 10:06
  3. "I Get a Kick Out of You" – 4:42
  4. "Jate" – 7:75
  5. "While My Lady Sleeps" – 12:01
  6. "Consummation" – 5:49
  7. "Rakin' & Scrapin'" – 9:07
  8. "Straighten Up & Fly Right" – 6:20

Personnel

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  • Harold Mabern – piano
  • Geoff Keezer – piano

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Sohmer, Jack (January 1, 1997) "Harold Mabern and Geoff Keezer: For Phineas". JazzTimes.
  3. ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott "Harold Mabern – For Phineas". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2017.