This 4CD boxset collates all of Horace Parlan’s solo-albums from the 1960s, on which he performed as leader, alongside his finest contribution to a fellow musician’s record. A pioneer who adapted his disability into a distinctive style, Parlan remains one of the finest jazz-men of the age, and this superb collection of his best work serves as both a dynamic reminder of his prowess, and as a fully-formed starting point for any inquisitive beginner.
DISC 1
1. C Jam Blues 5:14 2. On Green Dolphin Street 5:31 3. Up In Cynthia's Room 5:27 4. Lady Bird 5:04 5. Bags' Groove 5:49 6. Stella By Starlight 6:05 7. There Is No Greater Love 6:27 8. It Could Happen To You 3:19 9. Us Three 4:32 10. I Want To Be Loved 4:49 11. Come Rain Or Come Shine 6:25 12. Wadin' 5:51 13. The Lady Is A Tramp 6:13 14. Walkin' 6:18 15. Return Engagement 4:50
DISC 2
1. Wadin' 6:18 2. Up In Cynthia's Room 6:22 3. Borderline 6:15 4. Rastus 6:52 5. Oh So Blue 7:41 6. Speakin' My Piece 6:08 7. Headin' South 4:29 8. The Song Is Ended 5:56 9. Summertime 6:01 10. Low Down 5:30 11. Congalegre 4:24 12. Prelude To A Kiss 5:29 13. Jim Loves Sue 4:33 14. My Mother's Eyes 5:24
DISC 3
1. On The Spur Of The Moment 5:56 2. Skoo Chee 10:59 3. And That I Am So In Love 5:05 4. Al's Tune 7:06 5. Ray C 6:58 6. Pyramid 6:29 7. The Book's Beat 7:48 8. Up And Down 6:10 9. Fugee 7:09 10. The Other Part Of Town 8:28 11. Lonely One 4:06 12. Light Blue 6:03
DISC 4
1. Home Is Africa 8:50 2. A Tune For Richard 6:11 3. Back From The Gig 5:58 4. Dexi 5:59 5. Kucheza Blues 5:45 6. Happy Frame Of Mind 6:14 7. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 5:43 8. Cryin' Blues 5:02 9. Moanin' 8:03 10. Tensions 6:31 11. My Jelly Roll Soul 6:50 12. E's Flat, Ah's Flat Too 6:43