Breakin' It Up is the debut album by pianist Barry Harris recorded in 1958 and released on the Argo label.[1]
| Breakin' It Up | ||||
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| Studio album by Barry Harris Trio | ||||
| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | July 31, 1958 Chicago | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:28 | |||
| Label | Argo LP 644 | |||
| Producer | Dave Usher | |||
| Barry Harris chronology | ||||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Jason Ankeney stating: "Barry Harris' debut Argo session captures a uniquely soulful interpretation of bop sensibilities. Light yet commanding, Breakin' It Up moves from strength to strength, belying the pianist's relative youth and inexperience".[2]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Barry Harris except as indicated
- "All the Things You Are" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Jerome Kern) - 5:02
- "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker) - 3:27
- "Bluesy" - 4:31
- "Passport" (Parker) - 3:42
- "Allen's Alley"- 7:21 (Denzil Best)
- "Embraceable You" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 2:55
- "SRO" - 5:50
- "Stranger in Paradise" (Robert Wright, George Forrest) - 4:42
Personnel
edit- Barry Harris - piano
- William Austin - bass
- Frank Gant - drums
References
edit- ^ Argo Records discography accessed September 11, 2012
- ^ a b Ankeney, J. Allmusic Review, accessed September 11, 2012
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 653. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.