Horace Parlan
Horace Parlan overcame physical disability and thrived as a pianist despite it. His right hand was partially disabled by polio in his childhood, but Parlan made frenetic, highly rhythmic right-hand phrases part of his characteristic style, contrasting them with striking left-hand chords. He also infused blues and R&B influences into his style, playing in a stark, sometimes somber fashion. Parlan always cited Ahmad Jamal and Bud Powell as prime influences. He began playing in R&B bands during the '50s, joining Charles Mingus' group from 1957 to 1959 following a move from Pittsburgh to New York. Mingus aided his career enormously, both through his recordings and his influence. Parlan played with Booker Ervin in 1960 and 1961, then in the Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis-Johnny Griffin quintet in 1962. Parlan played with Rahsaan Roland Kirk from 1963 to 1966, and had a strong series of Blue Note recordings in the '60s. He left America for Copenhagen in 1973, and gained international recognition for some stunning albums on SteepleChase, including a pair of superb duet sessions with Archie Shepp. He also recorded with Dexter Gordon, Red Mitchell, Frank Foster, and Michal Urbaniak, and recorded extensively for Enja and Timeless. He died in Denmark in February 2017 at the age of 86.
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On The Spur Of The Moment (Album of 1961)
Jazz - Editado por Jazz Classics el 17-09-2022
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Blue Notes, Vol. 9
Blues - Editado por Documents 2 el 14-10-2016
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Prelude to a Kiss
Jazz - Editado por President Jazz Records el 20-06-2014
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Jazz Legacy (The Jazz Legends)
Jazz - Editado por Sandstone el 14-02-2014
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Jazz After Midnight
Jazz - Editado por Silver Classics Jazz el 01-05-2014
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Jazzmatic by Horace Parlan
Jazz - Editado por Afternoon In Paris el 26-02-2016
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Horace Parlan
Jazz - Editado por White Christmas el 28-11-2023
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There's No Business Like Show Business with Horace Parlan
Jazz - Editado por Show Business el 19-02-2024
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Classic Parlan, Vol. 4: Headin' South
Jazz - Editado por Diamond Days el 01-01-1961
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On The Spur Of The Moment
Jazz - Editado por Mile End el 18-03-1961
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On The Spur Of The Moment
Jazz - Editado por Diamond Days el 18-03-1961
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Headin' South (Album of 1960)
Jazz - Editado por Jazz Classics el 17-09-2022
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Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo de Horace Parlan
Jazz - Editado por Amamos la navidad el 30-10-2023
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Jazz Box (The Jazz Series)
Jazz - Editado por Two Bass Hits el 14-02-2014
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The Jazz Collection
Jazz - Editado por Marmot Music el 26-08-2013
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