Newer Than New cover

Newer Than New

Barry Harris · 1961

39 min · 8 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of intricate melodies and rhythmic sophistication that encapsulates the essence of early 60s jazz.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady tempo for focused sessions
  • intricate melodies for attentive listening
  • vibrant rhythms for bright moods
  • gradual flow for relaxed enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1961, 'Newer Than New' was Barry Harris's first album as a bandleader after establishing himself as a prominent pianist in the jazz scene. This album marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his compositional skills alongside his virtuosic piano playing and setting the foundation for his influence on the hard bop movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner· Cedar Walton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mucho Dinero 3:44
  • 2 Easy to Love 4:50
  • 3 Burgundy 7:01
  • 4 The Last One 4:57
  • 5 Anthropology 4:17
  • 6 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 4:12
  • 7 Make Haste 5:39
  • 8 Nightingale 5:16

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