A Few Miles from Memphis

A Few Miles from Memphis is the first album with pianist Harold Mabern as leader. It was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label in the same year.

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Ronnie D. Lankford Jr. calls the album "a bluesy, rhythm-filled set".

Track listing

All compositions by Harold Mabern except as noted

1. "A Few Miles From Memphis" - 5:30
2. "Walkin' Back" - 5:52
3. "A Treat For Bea" - 6:08
4. "Syden Blue" - 4:00
5. "There's a Kind of Hush" (Geoff Stephens, Les Reed) - 5:35
6. "B & B" - 7:27
7. "To Wane" - 6:24

Personnel

• Harold Mabern - piano
• George Coleman, Buddy Terry - tenor saxophone
• Bill Lee - bass
• Walter Perkins - drums

References