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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THE SHOW MUST GO ON with Horace Parlan
Jazz - Released by Unchained Melody on 28 Jul 2015
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Jazz & Limousines by Horace Parlan
Jazz - Released by Jazz & Limousines on 5 May 2015
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The Legends - Horace Parlan
Jazz - Released by Legends on 28 Jul 2015
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Greetings from the Past
Jazz - Released by Hound Dog on 23 Jun 2015
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The Jazz Masters - Horace Parlan
Jazz - Released by Master Series on 14 Apr 2015
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Speakin' My Piece
Bebop - Released by Music Manager on 5 May 2008
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The Jazz Collection
Jazz - Released by Marmot Music on 26 Aug 2013
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The Magical Three: John Wright, Horace Parlan & Junior Mance (All Tracks Remastered)
John Wright, Horace Parlan, Junior Mance
Jazz - Released by Hit Singles Records on 14 Apr 2023
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Us Three
Horace Parlan, George Tucker, Al Harewood
Bebop - Released by SINETONE AMR on 7 Feb 2022
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On the Spur of the Moment
Jazz - Released by SINETONE AMR on 11 Jun 2020
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Movin' & Groovin'
Jazz - Released by SINETONE AMR on 29 Feb 1960
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Speakin' My Piece - EP
Jazz - Released by SINETONE AMR on 1 Jan 1960
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Simply the Best (Digitally Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Blue Moon Recordings on 20 Apr 2018
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