I Mean You
George Cables · 1994
65 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of intricate melodies and soulful improvisation that showcases Cables' masterful piano work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) — This track features a poignant interpretation of a classic song, highlighting Cables' sensitive touch and ability to convey deep emotion through his playing.
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Lush Life — Cables delivers a breathtaking rendition of this jazz standard, showcasing his intricate harmonic understanding and lyrical phrasing, making it a standout moment on the album.
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I Mean You — The title track serves as a testament to Cables' improvisational skill, transforming the familiar melody into a fresh exploration of rhythm and harmony.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate late-night listening
- improvised moments of surprise
- soothing melodies for reflection
- soulful expressions of longing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time George Cables released I Mean You in 1994, he was an established figure in jazz, having previously collaborated with legends like Art Blakey and McCoy Tyner. This album served as a significant statement of his artistry, demonstrating both his compositional skills and virtuosity on the piano after a series of acclaimed recordings throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· McCoy Tyner· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Woofin' and Tweetin' 7:46
- 2 Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me) 8:59
- 3 I Mean You 5:18
- 4 For Heaven's Sake 8:09
- 5 Blackfoot 7:31
- 6 But He Knows 6:51
- 7 All or Nothing at All 8:17
- 8 Lush Life 4:55
- 9 Double or Nothing 7:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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