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Duke Pearson: The Phantom LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series)

Blue Note, 1968

The simmering groove of the 10-minute opening title track of Duke Pearson's magnificent 1968 album The Phantom sets the stage for one of the most under-recognized gems of the Blue Note catalog. The pianist, composer, arranger, and Blue Note stalwart assembled a superb cast of musicians including vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, flutist Jerry Dodgion, guitarists Sam Brown and Al Gafa, bassist Bob Cranshaw and the magnificent percussion team of Mickey Roker, Victor Pantojo and "Patato" Valdes on drums and congas. Other highlights include the crisp bossa beat of "Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes)" and the tender "Say You're Mine," which first appeared on Donald Byrd's album The Cat Walk.

Tracklist & Credits - 1LP

Tracklist

Side A

The Phantom
Blues for Alvina
Bunda Amerela (Little Yellow Streetcar)

Side B

Los Ojos Alegres (The Happy Eyes)
Say You're Mine
The Moana Surf

Blue Note Records' Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series is produced by Joe Harley and features all-analog, mastered-from-the-original-master-tape 180g audiophile vinyl reissues in deluxe gatefold packaging. Mastering is by Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) and vinyl is manufactured at Record Technology Incorporated (RTI).