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Barry Harris at the Jazz Workshop

Barry Harris

57 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A vibrant showcase of bebop brilliance, intertwining intricate melodies with spontaneous improvisations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady improvisations with rich detail
  • vibrant melodies for focused listening
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • engaging conversation starter at gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek standalone radio-friendly singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1963, 'Barry Harris at the Jazz Workshop' captured Barry Harris during a fruitful period in his career when he was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene. This album followed his earlier works and showcased his inventive piano style, solidifying his reputation among contemporaries like Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell.
Stylistic neighbors
Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner· Cedar Walton

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby (take 2) 5:40
  • 2 Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby (take 1) 5:21
  • 3 Curtain Call 3:49
  • 4 Star Eyes 4:45
  • 5 Moose the Mooche 6:15
  • 6 Lolita 4:03
  • 7 Morning Coffee 4:54
  • 8 Don't Blame Me (take 2) 5:12
  • 9 Don't Blame Me (take 1) 7:35
  • 10 Woody'n You (take 2) 4:53
  • 11 Woody'n You (take 1) 4:29

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