Magnificent!
Barry Harris · 1969
39 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant mix of intricate piano lines and swinging rhythms that showcase bebop's joyous complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythms for relaxed listening
- joyful complexity in every track
- for afternoon gatherings
- engaging melodies with intricate piano
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced energy
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1969, 'Magnificent!' was Barry Harris' first album for the prestigious Riverside label, marking a significant moment in his career. At this point, Harris had already established himself as a notable pianist in the jazz scene, collaborating with legends like Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk. This album solidified his role as a bandleader while embracing the bebop tradition he helped to shape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner· Cedar Walton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bean and the Boys 6:42
- 2 You Sweet and Fancy Lady 4:04
- 3 Rouge 4:17
- 4 Ah-Leu-Cha 4:01
- 5 Just Open Your Heart 6:05
- 6 Sundance 4:22
- 7 These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) 5:20
- 8 Dexterity 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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