Description: 1957 Phineas Newborn Jr Jazz LP - Plays Harold Arlens Music From Jamaica Phineas Newborn Jr - Plays Harold Arlen�s Music From Jamaica (RCA 1589). Good 1957 release by the jazz pianist and composer born in Whiteville, Hardeman County, Tennessee and whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell. Before moving on to work with Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus, and others, Newborn first played in an R&B band led by his father on drums, with his brother Calvin on guitar, Tuff Green on bass, Ben Branch and future Hi Records star Willie Mitchell. The group was the house band at the now famous Plantation Inn Club in West Memphis, Arkansas, from 1947 to 1951, and recorded as B. B. King's band on his first recordings in 1949, as well as the Sun Records sessions in 1950. From 1956, Newborn began to perform in New York City, recording his first album as a leader in that year, Here Is Phineas for Atlantic Records. His trios and quartets at that time included his brother Calvin on guitar, bassists Oscar Pettiford, George Joyner and drummers Kenny Clarke and Philly Joe Jones. Jazz commentator Scott Yanow referred to Newborn as "one of the most technically skilled and brilliant pianists in jazz." Leonard Feather said of him, "In his prime, he was one of the three greatest jazz pianists of all time" and Oscar Peterson said, "If I had to choose the best all-around pianist of anyone who's followed me chronologically, unequivocally ... I would say Phineas Newborn, Jr." Cuts include: Savanna; Little Biscuit; Cocoanut Sweet; Push De Button; Napoleon�; Hooray For De Yankee Dollar; For Every Fish; Take It Slow, Joe; Pity De Sunset; and, Pretty To Talk With. Record is in VG+ condition and cover is in EX condition. Shipping & Handling US Shipping$3.99 USPS Media Mail® International ShippingPlease check eBay's Shipping & Payment tab USPS First-Class Mail International More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today!
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Genre: Jazz
Instrument: Piano
Release Year: 1957
Artist: Phineas Newborn Jr.
Release Title: Plays Harold Arlen's Music From Jamaica
Format: Record
Type: LP
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: RCA Victor
Record Size: 12"
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
