| Rakin' and Scrapin' | ||||
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| Released | 1969 | |||
| Recorded | December 23, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 33:11 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7624 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
| Harold Mabern chronology | ||||
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Rakin' and Scrapin' is the second album led by pianist Harold Mabern that was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "the music is essentially boppish, with some ballads and blues included. Nothing too substantial occurs, but it is a good modern mainstream effort for the era". [2]
All compositions by Harold Mabern except as noted
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