“Harold’s song selection on this CD is as varied as his life’s experience.”
— John Sunier, Audiophile Audition, May 5, 2014
“‘Right on Time’ reveals his knack for discovering material way off the jazz path.”
— Mike Shanley, JazzTimes, August 15, 2014
‘”Right On Time’ allows one to put themselves upfront, where all the action is, for a stellar recital by one of jazz music’s most esteemed elder statesmen.”
— C. Andrew Hovan, All About Jazz, March 5, 2014
#1 on JazzWeek Radio Chart (4 Weeks); #12 for 2014
Any day that you get to hear jazz pianist Harold Mabern is a great day, and with RIGHT ON TIME you get two of those days with his superb trio distilled on one record.
Recorded during Mabern’s 77th birthday celebration at Smoke Jazz Club, the spirited energy on these tracks is unmistakable. Mabern and his trio–bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth–deliver a stylistically sweeping program of repertoire from classic blues and swinging standards to tender ballads and modal tempests. This album is dedicated to another Memphis, Tennessee piano giant and Mabern’s idol, Phineas Newborn, Jr., and it is an important addition to Mabern’s discography.
released January 7, 2014
Harold Mabern – piano
John Webber – bass
Joe Farnsworth – drums
Recorded March 22 and 23, 2013 at Smoke Jazz Club, New York City
Produced by Paul Stache
Recorded by Paul Stache & David Stoller
Mixed by Roman Klun with Paul Stache
Mastering by Roman Klun
Photography by Jimmy Katz
Interview, Design & Product Management by Damon Smith
Piano provided by Steinway & Sons
Executive Producers: Frank Christopher & Paul Stache