Phineas Newborn
's
Contemporary
debut (he would record six albums over a 15-year period for the label) was made just before physical problems began to interrupt his career. This CD reissue has two trio sessions, and finds
Newborn
joined by either bassist
Paul Chambers
and drummer
Philly Joe Jones
or bassist
Sam Jones
Louis Hayes
. Actually, the accompaniment is not that significant, for the virtuosic
is essentially the whole show anyway. He performs five
jazz
standards
and three obscurities by
composers on this superb recital; highlights include
"Cheryl,"
"Manteca,"
"Daahoud,"
and
"Oleo."
~ Scott Yanow