Mabern Plays Mabern
Harold Mabern · 2020
69 min · 8 tracks · jazz
Dynamic post-bop jazz intertwines intricate piano lines with vibrant rhythms, showcasing both technical prowess and soulful expression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mr. Johnson — This track opens the album with a bold statement, featuring complex harmonies and tight interplay among the musicians that exemplify Mabern's signature style.
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Lover Man — A heartfelt rendition that showcases Mabern's ability to blend lyrical beauty with technical skill, making it an emotional centerpiece of the album.
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The Lyrical Cole Man — This track serves as a tribute to Mabern's influences, highlighting nuanced phrasing and rhythmic intricacies that reflect his deep understanding of jazz history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album highlights Mabern's technical skill and improvisational flair, making it a solid entry in contemporary jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate piano solos that often intertwine with a dynamic rhythm section, creating a lively interplay.
- Each track showcases a different mood and tempo, with some pieces maintaining a brisk pace while others slow down for reflective moments.
- Improvisation is a key element, with extended sections where the piano takes center stage, allowing for expressive exploration.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Johnson 9:44
- 2 The Iron Man 8:00
- 3 Lover Man 7:34
- 4 The Lyrical Cole Man 11:56
- 5 Edward Lee 8:53
- 6 It’s Magic 5:59
- 7 The Beehive 7:33
- 8 Rakin’ and Scrapin’ 10:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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