Harold Mabern, Jr.
(b. 3/20/36 - Memphis, TN)
Title: Wailin' His career started in Chicago with the MJT + 3 in the late '50s and then he moved to New York in 1959. Mabern has worked with Jimmy Forrest, Lionel Hampton, the Jazztet (1961-1962), Donald Byrd, Miles Davis (1963), J.J. Johnson (1963-1965), Sonny Rollins, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery, Joe Williams (1966-1967), and Sarah Vaughan. During the two year period from 1968 to 1970, Mabern recorded four albums for Prestige (including Wailin'). He was with Lee Morgan in the early '70s, recording a few notable Blue Note gems with him, including The Gigolo and Live at The Lighthouse. In 1972, he recorded with Stanley Cowell's Piano Choir and from 1993-95 he toured with the Contemporary Piano Ensemble. Harold has recorded some incredible trio records in the past ten years or so, including Maya with Love (see below), and
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| Title: Maya with Love Personnel: Harold Mabern (piano), Christian McBride (bass), Tony Reedus (drums) Recorded: 2000 Label: DIW Comments: Maya With Love reunites the powerful trio that Harold Mabern assembled in 1997 to record his Mabern's Grooveyard album. Like that recording, this current offering makes the most of the talents of all three players to produce music that is a whirling stream of power. The percussive nature of Mabern's playing is highlighted on the boogie-woogie style of "Boogie for Al McShawn," while Christian McBride plays his ass off with some impressive bowing on "Lament." The biggest treat comes when Mabern veers away from his signature style to produce songs of surprising delicacy and grace like the title track, "To Maya Glenne With Love," which employs a fluid classical style that is full of tenderness to pay tribute to his infant granddaughter. Harold is just making incredible music these days, and can be found often performing at Smoke Jazz Club in Manhattan. |
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| Title: Nightlife in Tokyo Personnel: Eric Alexander (tenor sax), Harold Mabern (piano), Ron Carter (bass), Joe Farnsworth (drums). Recorded: 2003 Label: Milestone Comments: Nightlife in Tokyo is actually not a live album, but takes the title from one of Harold's tunes. Eric Alexander has made some impressive recordings (Mode For Mabes, First Milestone, Second Milestone, and Summit Meeting) over the past few years that feature Harold, his mentor from his days at William Patterson University. And Harold has taken advantage of these recording opportunities to really show us that his best playing days are happening right now! Harold is a MUST SEE in the world of jazz. Don't miss the opportunity to be touched by this great artist. |
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