Luminescence! Explained

Luminescence! is an album by pianist Barry Harris recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Everyone is in fine form, particularly Harris and Adams, and the pianist's arrangements perfectly fit (and uplift) the music. Highly recommended to bebop collectors".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Barry Harris except as indicated

1. "Luminescence" - 6:23
2. "Like This!" - 2:58
3. "Nicaragua" - 8:36
4. "Dance of the Infidels" (Bud Powell) - 5:05
5. "Webb City" (Powell) - 5:58
6. "My Ideal" (Newell Chase, Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting) - 2:47
7. "Even Steven" - 6:40

Personnel

• Barry Harris - piano
• Slide Hampton - trombone
• Junior Cook - tenor saxophone
• Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
• Bob Cranshaw - bass
• Lenny McBrowne - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7400-series/#pr-7498 Prestige Records discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed September 11, 2012