Philips · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Phineas Is Genius
| Recorded | c. 1978 |
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| Label | Philips |
| Released | 1978 |
| Personnel | 3 credited players |
The record
Philips caught this Memphis pianist late in his career, Allen Jackson and Clarence Johnston keeping the rhythm tight while old Powell-and-Tatum instincts still flash through. A modest title for a set that argues his hands hadn't slowed much at all.
Session personnel
- Allen Jackson — bass
- Clarence Johnston — drums
- Phineas Newborn Jr. — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1978 | Philips — STEREO |
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