This 2018 live album captures Harold Mabern in his element at New York's famed jazz club, Smoke. It features a mix of Mabern originals and jazz standards.
- The album was recorded live at the jazz club Smoke in New York City. It was released on the Smoke Sessions record label. The release date was November 13, 2018.
- The album features a quartet with Eric Alexander on saxophone, John Webber on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums. This lineup showcases Mabern's deep connection with his fellow musicians.
- The performances on this album were drawn from multiple sets during a specific engagement at Smoke, offering a comprehensive look at Mabern's live playing during this period.
Harold Mabern was a jazz pianist from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his soulful playing and prolific career. He was a staple of the New York jazz scene for decades. In 2018, he was in the later stages of his career, having released dozens of albums as a leader and sideman over five decades.
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