Mabern,Harold Mr Lucky CD

During his over half-century on the scene as sideman and leader, Harold Mabern has played with such greats as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery and Sarah Vaughan. With his long-time colleague, Eric Alexander, Mabern romps and stomps through an interesting repertoire of songs associated with, surprisingly enough, Sammy Davis Jr.., for whose musicianship and his humanity the pianist has a great deal of respect and admiration. And it is the same type of musicianship and humanity which comes to the fore in Mr. Lucky, Harold Mabern's first recording as a leader for HighNote Records.

1. The People Tree 2. As Long As She Needs Me 3. Soft Shoe Tranin' with Sammy 4. Hey There 5. I've Gotta Be Me 6. Mr. Lucky 7. What Kind of Fool Am I? 8. Night Song 9. Something's Gotta Give