The Phantom

by Duke Pearson

The Phantom cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1969
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:36
  • Community rating: 3.62/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Expanding his typical hard bop sound, the pianist and arranger incorporated flutes, Latin percussion, and subtle funk rhythms into these dynamic sessions. The record features Bobby Hutcherson's shimmering vibraphone work, creating a deeply atmospheric and highly rhythmic listen.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, instrumental, technical, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. The Phantom (10:19)
  2. Blues For Alvina (3:08)
  3. Bunda Amerela (Little Yellow Streetcar) (5:46)
  4. Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes) (6:17)
  5. Say You're Mine (5:38)
  6. The Moana Surf (7:25)

Credits

  • Duke Pearson - primary artist, piano, written-by
  • Bob Cranshaw - bass
  • Victor Pantoja - congas
  • Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas, guiro
  • Mickey Roker - drums
  • Jerry Dodgion - flute, alto flute, written-by
  • Al Gafa - guitar
  • Sam Brown - guitar

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