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Afro Blue by Harold Mabern
From the album
Album Title: Afro Blue (10th Anniversary Edition)
Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2026
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About the Album
The album's eponymous track, Afro Blue, is a bravado rendition of the Mongo Santamaria classic, featuring the fire and swing that Mabern and his band were known for joined by acclaimed vocalist Gregory Porter.
Tracks
The Chief; Afro Blue (feat. Gregory Porter); Don't Misunderstand (feat. Norah Jones); My One and Only Love (feat. Jane Monheit); Portrait of Jennie (feat. Kurt Elling); Do It Again (feat. Peter Bernstein).
Personnel
Harold Mabern
piano
John Webber
bass, acoustic
Joe Farnsworth
drums
Eric Alexander
saxophone, tenor
Steve Turre
trombone
Jeremy Pelt
trumpet
Peter Bernstein
guitar
Alexis Cole
vocals
Kurt Elling
vocals
Jane Monheit
vocals
Norah Jones
piano
Gregory Porter
vocalsReviews
- Afro Blue (10th Anniversary Edition) by Bridget A. Arnwine
Date featured
January 15, 2026
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