album · December 9, 1957

Plays Harold Arlen's Music From Jamaica

RCA/LegacySee this day
jazzcool jazz

Newborn's 1957 album offers a unique interpretation of Harold Arlen's compositions, infusing them with his signature cool jazz sensibilities. The guitarist navigates the melodic structures of Arlen's work with fluidity and imagination.

Phineas Newborn, Jr. was a jazz guitarist from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his technical prowess and innovative approach to the instrument. At the time of this recording, Newborn was a respected figure in the burgeoning modern jazz scene, though he had yet to achieve widespread mainstream recognition.

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