A World Of Piano!

On this album Phineas Newborn leads two trios. These are not "regular" groups but brought together for the puroses of recording only. The first trio features Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones from the then Miles Davis quintet, the second Sam Jones and Louis Hayes from Cannonball Adderley's quintet.Phineas has been compared to Art Tatum because he has the ability to play fast. He often received unfavourable criticism for this, and some of his music was regarded facile. He reacted badly to this criticism and fell into depression resulting in some lengthy stays in hospital. This means he is recorded less than he deserves.This treasure has a fine selection of tunes (none "originals") of varying pace and emotion. We have Gillespie's Latinesque "Manteca" and Strathorn's "Lush Life" along with tunes by Parker, Rollins, Silver and others.This album deserves to be much better known. I give it 4 stars simply because in the great world of jazz recordings there a few better. 4 stars is a great compliment. It is a delight to listen to, and a perfect showcase for one of jazz's greatest pianists.

This album now quite old is a classic for all jazz piano fans. It rates as a one of the finest ever recorded and should be a must for any collection.

One of my favourite pianists and one of his findst sets of recordings. leaving aside a few 'clams' in the intro.to the otherwise magnificent 'Manteca', everything here is perfect, notably a version of 'Lush Life' which is the finest I have ever heard, by anyone.

CD culte! Phineas Newborn est né à Whiteville, Tennessee, le 14 décembre 1931, et nous a quittés le 26 mai 1989. D'une famille de musiciens - son père est batteur, sa mère pianiste et chanteuse, son frère Calvin, guitariste, tous d'excellent niveau -, Phineas baigne non seulement dans la vie musicale d'une cité particulièrement vivante, Memphis, mais réussit une synthèse de son patrimoine culturel assez étonnante. Il maîtrise à la perfection le piano bien sûr, mais aussi le saxophone, la trompette, le baryton, le cor, le vibraphone, la batterie... Et ceux qui l'ont entendu jouer de tous ces instruments confirment que ce n'était pas de sa part une simple curiosité ludique. Son apprentissage de la musique classique (qui ne le quittera jamais), mais aussi sa possession profonde de la musique d'église et du blues en font un musicien de la famille d'Art Tatum, Bud Powell et Erroll Garner. Phineas jouissait par ailleurs de facultés intellectuelles hors norme, ce qui explique d'ailleurs en partie son jeu aussi éblouissant que déroutant. Malheureusement, sa multiplicité de talents et son immersion dans la musique se sont accompagnés d'une fragilité psychologique qui a débouché sur une biographie chaotique. Dire que Phineas a côtoyé B. B. King, Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus, Booker Little... donne une idée de l'ampleur d'un musicien dont l'essentiel de l'aeuvre se déroule en solo ou en trio. Si sa notoriété est restée somme toute limitée, il exerce aujourd'hui une influence réelle sur toute une génération de musiciens dont les James Williams et les Stanley Cowell sont parmi les plus beaux fleurons. A acquérir !!

Si c'est le cas, faites comme d'autres et moi, offrez-vous ce CD. Il est génial à souhait! Le jeu de piano est fantastique et l'accompagnement s'accorde bien. L'ensemble est un jazz magnifique. Il est difficile d'en être déçu. Aussi, il me tarde de trouver autre chose de Mr PHINEAS NEWBORN pour mieux le connaître.

言葉を失うしかない超絶のスキル。そして、呼吸をするように自然に、あらゆる表情を引き出すピアノとの一体感。ただただ聞き入って「A World of Piano」に浸る幸せ…。ピアノを、ジャズを、音楽を心底愛し、そして愛された方だと思います。こんな風に弾けたら、少しでも近づけたらと仰ぎ見る存在となりました。入手出来る音源すべてを聴きましたが、選曲はじめ全体のクオリティなど私はこのアルバムがベストです。

若い頃夢中になったフィニアス・ニューボーンJrのLPは１０枚もっていたが、何故かこの名作は無かった。買ってみて、何故学生時代に聴かなかったか後悔した。聴いてみて、他のフィニアス・ニューボーンJrの作品を凌駕する素晴らしい名作だったと思う。私が最も気に入ったのは、８曲目のガブー。このアップテンポのスイング感。アドリブもどこまでも湧いてくる。また、ラッシュライフは、リズムが加わった瞬間に解れる。色を宝石のようにドンドン重ねていって、音に深みがあるバラード。心に響く。華麗でゴージャス。次のダホードは勢いに圧倒された。速いフレーズの魅力・４バースの魅力・アドリブの魅力。ドラムの後の決めもカッコいい。ここまでは通常の人間では弾けないであろうという超絶テク。両手のユニゾンと疾走感。シビレル。静と動が共存する。素晴らしい作品です。

A WORLD OF PIANO!は持っていたが、プラス７に惹かれて買ってみた。しかし、プラス7は余計だったかな。演奏がおまけの範疇を超えていない。

最終的に本当に狂気になってしまったフィニアスニューボーン。それまで、ジャズにおいて超絶技巧はなかば見世物的な、エンターテイメントの類であった。だが彼の超絶技巧は　チャーリー・パーカーなどと同じく純粋な音楽である。彼の最高の録音である本作を聞けば　スゴイピアノとはこういうものだ、と誰でも解るだろう。

ケースが壊れていましたプラスチックの欠片が入っていなかったので 最初から壊れていたものを送ったとみられます

I've been a professional musician (drummer) for 46 years and a fan of many genres of music. Jazz is my favorite. Among my favorite jazz pianists, I have just added Phineas Newborn, Jr. By the way, he pronounced his name ("fine-us"). I had seen a video of him before and was impressed, but after listening to this CD I have placed him on the same level as Fats Waller. Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, in my favorites list. It's remarkable to me, and a shame, that he is not more widely recognized as one of the all time great jazz pianists of all time. If you like those musicians just mentioned, I highly recommend this CD as an introduction to Phineas Newborn, Jr's playing.Preston Ritter

World of piano is exactly right. Some spectacular players have been in the jazz ranks: Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson come immediately to mind when technical ability is mentioned. Phineas Newborn Jr. should be mentioned in the same breath.

Phineas is without a doubt one of the greatest jazz pianist of all times. This is a must have for the true jazz lover! Phineas mixes unbelievable technique with an innate since of melody and affinity for the blues which put him in a league of his own. Oscar Petterson is the closest to the Phineas type of mastery, but It would be had to say which one I like best. Wow, what a talent!Jeff

There is Oscar Peterson and Art Tatum.Phineas Newborn Jr. is every bit the "must hear" pianist that those previously mentioned two are.Even "College Bob", the Mardi Gras drummer would agree with me. (Isn't that right, Bob?)Anyway, Phineas is highly recommended.

Love it I do!

OUTSTANDING!I JUST DISCOVERED HIM. LIKE FINDING A BURIED TREASURESOUND QUALITY, PERFECT.I'M LEARNING TO PIANO, AND HIS EXAMPLE IS INVALUABLE.

This may be the best CD of Phineas Newborn around. My favorites are a lightning fast version of Charlie Parker's Cheryl, Dizzy Gillespie's Manteca, and a lovely take on Billy Strayhorn's Lush Life which starts with an extensive portion of Ravel's Sonatine. You must also check out his Oleo.

The masterful Memphis piano legend in the company of fellow musical giants, playing a set of strong compositions, recorded beautifully at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in 1961. This CD is a must have for lovers of modern jazz, and music lovers in general!