Harold Mabern Trio – Somewhere Over The Rainbow (2018) [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-300]

Harold Mabern Trio - Somewhere Over The Rainbow (2018)

Title: Harold Mabern Trio – Somewhere Over The Rainbow (2018)
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO

A masterpiece showcasing the Mabern style at its finest, from swinging renditions of the great composer Harold Arlen’s standards to beautiful ballad performances, all delivered in a splendidly luxurious mood! SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Harold Mabern Trio

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Harold Mabern Trio – Kiss Of Fire (2002) [Japan 2015] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-69]

Harold Mabern Trio - Kiss Of Fire (2002) [Japan 2015]

Title: Harold Mabern Trio – Kiss Of Fire (2002) [Japan 2015]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Harold Mabern is a hard bop, post-bop and soul jazz pianist and composer. He is described in The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings as “one of the great post-bop pianists.” On this release, Mabern is joined by Nat Reeves on bass, Joe Farnsworth on drums, and Eric Alexander on tenor sax.

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Harold Mabern Trio – Fantasy (2004) [Japan 2017] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-243]

Harold Mabern Trio - Fantasy (2004) [Japan 2017]

Title: Harold Mabern Trio – Fantasy (2004) [Japan 2017]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

Harold Mabern was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1936 and spent some of his early years in Chicago before moving to New York in the early 1960s. There he began to work with Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer’s Jazztet and J.J. Johnson. Mabern has accompanied many vocalists including Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Dakota Staton, Irene Reid and Arthur Prysock. He’s also worked with Roland Kirk, Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Roy Haynes, Wes Montgomery, Clark Terry, Billy Harper, Joe Newman and George Coleman. On this record, he’s joined by Joe Farnsworth and Dwayne Burno.

Fusing the always fashionable bop/funk school with the classic American Songbook, Harold Mabern remains extremely relevant: younger rock bands and music writers should listen to this musical giant, as their music will surely improve if they do. He has a big and commanding style, with tremendous appeal. Discover the big hands and richly melodic, ringing sound of Harold Mabern for yourself.

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Harold Mabern Trio – Falling In Love With Love (2003) [Japan 2017] [SACD / Venus Records – VHGD-198]

Harold Mabern Trio - Falling In Love With Love (2003) [Japan 2017]

Title: Harold Mabern Trio – Falling In Love With Love (2003) [Japan 2017]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Harold Mabern and his piano join together with George Mraz, bass, and Joe Farnsworth, drums, to compile a 10-track SACD full of jazz’s favorite staples from Harold Arlen, Michael Leonard and many more. A great piano trio album full of driving swing feel, groove and dynamism.

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