Straight Street is an album by pianist Harold Mabern. It was recorded in 1989 and released by DIW Records.
| Straight Street | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Recorded | December 11, 1989 |
| Studio | A&R Recording, NYC |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | DIW |
| Producer | James Williams |
Recording and music
editThe album was recorded in New York in 1989.[1] The personnel are Harold Mabern (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Jack DeJohnette (drums).[2] The final track is a solo piano piece entitled "Apab and Others", referencing fellow pianists Art Tatum, Phineas Newborn, Ahmad Jamal, and Bud Powell.[2]
Release and reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Straight Street was released by DIW Records.[3] It was distributed in the United States by Columbia Records.[3]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow reported that, "The interplay between the musicians is impressive and Mabern is heard throughout in excellent form."[2] The album was a success in Japan and led to a resurgence of interest in Mabern.[4]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Harold Mabern except where noted
- "Mr. Stitt"
- "It's All in the Game" (Charles Dawes)
- "To Wane"
- "Afterthoughts" (Richard Koehler)
- "Straight Street" (John Coltrane)
- "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" (Stevie Wonder)
- "Crescent" (John Coltrane)
- "It's You or No One" (Cahn, Styne)
- "Seminole"
- "Apab and Others"
Personnel
edit- Harold Mabern – piano
- Ron Carter – bass (tracks 1–9)
- Jack DeJohnette – drums (tracks 1–9)
References
edit- ^ Mabern, Harold "Straight Street" (CD liner notes). DIW Records. DIW5008.
- ^ a b c d Yanow, Scott "Harold Mabern: "Straight Street". AllMusic. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Stewart, Zan (March 6, 1992) "Bakery Throws a Benefit for Deejay Will Thornbury". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Harold Mabern, jazz pianist who accompanied the greats of the 1960s including Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins: Obituary". The Daily Telegraph. October 2, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2020.