| Straight Street | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Recorded | December 11, 1989 |
| Studio | A&R Recording, NYC |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | DIW |
| Producer | James Williams |
Straight Street is an album by pianist Harold Mabern. It was recorded in 1989 and released by DIW Records.
The album was recorded in New York in 1989. [1] The personnel are Harold Mabern (piano), Ron Carter (bass), and Jack DeJohnette (drums). [2] The final track is a solo piano piece entitled "Apab and Others", referencing fellow pianists Art Tatum, Phineas Newborn, Ahmad Jamal, and Bud Powell. [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Straight Street was released by DIW Records. [3] It was distributed in the United States by Columbia Records. [3]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow reported that, "The interplay between the musicians is impressive and Mabern is heard throughout in excellent form." [2] The album was a success in Japan and led to a resurgence of interest in Mabern. [4]
All compositions by Harold Mabern except where noted
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