A Few Miles from Memphis
A Few Miles from Memphis is the first album with pianist Harold Mabern as leader. It was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | March 11, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:56 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7568 | |||
| Producer | Cal Lampley | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   |
In his review for Allmusic, Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. calls the album "a bluesy, rhythm-filled set".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Harold Mabern except as noted
- "A Few Miles From Memphis" - 5:30
- "Walkin' Back" - 5:52
- "A Treat For Bea" - 6:08
- "Syden Blue" - 4:00
- "There's a Kind of Hush" (Geoff Stephens, Les Reed) - 5:35
- "B & B" - 7:27
- "To Wane" - 6:24
Personnel
- Harold Mabern - piano
- George Coleman, Buddy Terry - tenor saxophone
- Bill Lee - bass
- Walter Perkins - drums
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References
- Prestige Records discography accessed April 10, 2013
- Lankford, R. D. Allmusic listing accessed April 10, 2013
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