Phineas Newborn Jr
Alyn Shipton and Brian Priestly pick highlights and reappraise the largely forgotten genius of pianist Phineas Newborn Jr, in the wake of several recent reissues of his work.
Phineas Newborn Jr. was one of the finest pianists in jazz history, but his short career was dogged by physical and mental illness and he is now a somewhat obscure figure. In the wake of several recent reissues of Newborn's work, Brian Priestley joins Alyn Shipton to pick the highlights and to reappraise this largely forgotten genius of the piano.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Daahoud
Composer: Clifford Brown Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Paul Chambers, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. 16 Oct 1961.
- A World of Piano!.
- Original Jazz Classics / Contemporary.
- 175-2.
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Phineas Newborn Jr and Lou Sargent
Ridin' The Boogie
Composer: Not Given Performers: Luther Steinberg, t; Wilbur Steinberg, b; Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Tot Randolph, s; Jeff Greyer, d. May 1951 (originally on Chess).
- Boogie Woogie Piano Vol. 3.
- Fremeaux.
- FA 5226 CD 2.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Celia
Composer: Powell Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Calvin Newborn, g; Oscar Pettiford, b; Kenny Clarke, d. 3 May 1956.
- Here Is Phineas: The Piano Artist:ry of Phineas Newborn Jr..
- Collectables.
- 6530.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Overtime
Composer: Newborn Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Jamil Nasser, b; Philly Joe Jones, d. 1957.
- Phineas’ Rainbow / While My Lady Sleeps.
- Collectables.
- 2337.
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Phineas Newborn Jr with Dennis Farnon and His Orchestra
It's Easy To Remember
Composer: Hart / Rodgers Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Jamil Nasser, b; Alvin Stoller, d. (plus string orchestra conducted by Dennis Farnon]. 23 April 1957.
- Phineas’ Rainbow / While My Lady Sleeps.
- Collectables.
- 2337.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Back ±«Óătv
Composer: Newborn Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Calvin Newborn, g; Jamil Nasser, b; Denzil Best, d. 28 March 1958.
- Fabulous Phineas.
- RCA Victor Gold [BMG France].
- 74321 796222.
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J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding Quintet
Bag's Groove
Composer: Jackson Performers: J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, tb; Zoot Sims, ts; Lee Konitz, as; Phineas Newborn, Jr., p; Red Garland, p; Oscar Pettiford, b; Kenny Clarke, d. Sept 1958.
- European Tour 1958.
- RLR.
- RLR 88631.
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Roy Haynes
Sugar Ray
Composer: Newborn Performers: Roy Haynes, d; Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Paul Chambers, b. 14 Nov 1958.
- We Three.
- Fantasy.
- OJCCD 30162.
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Teddy Edwards / Howard McGhee
Up There
Composer: Ray Brown Performers: Teddy Edwards, ts; Howard McGhee, t; Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Ray Brown, b; Ed Thigpen, d. 15 May 1961.
- Together Again.
- Contemporary.
- 424-2.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
The Sermon
Composer: Hampton Hawes Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Leroy Vinnegar, b; Frank Butler, d. 1 April 1964.
- The Newborn Touch.
- Contemporary.
- OJCCD 2702.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Harlem Blues
Composer: Newborn Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Ray Brown, b; Elvin Jones, d. 12 Feb 1961.
- Harlem Blues.
- Contemporary.
- OJCCD 6622.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
I'll Remember April
Composer: DePaul,. Johnston, Raye Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Jesper Lundgaard, b; Bjarne Rostvold, d. Jazzhus `Slukefter,' Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 16, 1979.
- Tivoli Encounter.
- Storyville.
- 8221.
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Phineas Newborn, Jr.
Oleo
Composer: Rollins Performers: Phineas Newborn Jr., p; Sam Jones, b; Louis Hayes, d. 21 Nov 1961.
- A World of Piano!.
- Original Jazz Classics / Contemporary.
- 175-2.
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