Workin' & Wailin'
Harold Mabern · 1969
39 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant mix of soulful melodies and intricate improvisations that showcases the depth of post-bop jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Too Busy Thinking About My Baby — This track features infectious grooves and showcases Mabern's ability to blend soulfulness with intricate jazz harmonies, making it an engaging opener.
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Blues for Phineas — Dedicated to the legendary pianist Phineas Newborn Jr., this track highlights Mabern’s bluesy style while displaying impressive improvisational skills.
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Waltzing Westward — This composition stands out for its lyrical beauty and complex time signatures, illustrating Mabern's creative approach to jazz composition.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Can't Understand What I See in You
The bridge introduces a contrasting tempo that shifts the mood dramatically, adding emotional weight to the narrative.
This shift not only underscores the complexity of emotional relationships but also demonstrates Mabern's dexterity in manipulating rhythm and mood.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 4:18
- 2 Strozier's Mode 7:50
- 3 Blues for Phineas 5:05
- 4 I Can't Understand What I See in You 8:40
- 5 Waltzing Westward 9:16
- 6 A Time for Love 4:50
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