The Memphis-born piano master Harold Mabern has been making swinging, no-nonsense jazz for over 40 years ? as both leader and sideman. He?s worked with everyone - Lee Morgan, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and Sarah Vaughan to name just a few' in addition to leading sparkling trios such as this one. Here are 11 terrific performances including originals plus interpretations of standards like Cole Porter's Begin The Beguine, Kurt Weill's Speak Low, Kenny Dorham's Blue Bossa and J. J. Johnson's Lament. "One of the most imaginative current players of repertoire material." Penguin Guide Also by Harold Mabern on DIW: Mabern's Groove DIW-CD-621 Memphis Piano Convention DIW-CD-613 Memphis Convention DIW-CD-874