Frank-ly Speaking is an album by American jazz pianist Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded in the U.S. in 1977 and released on the Danish-based SteepleChase label.SteepleChase Records catalog accessed September 23, 2010.
Reception The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "the playing is inspired throughout the date by everyone involved".Dryden, K. [ AllMusic Review] accessed September 23, 2010.
Track listing "Frank-ly Speaking" (Horace Parlan) – 3:55 "Quietude" (Thad Jones) – 4:28 "Hit It" (Lisle Atkinson) – 6:29 "Mirror Lake" (Idrees Sulieman) – 8:18 "Chocolate Cadillac" (Sulieman) – 10:04 "Misty Thursday" (Duke Jordan) – 6:39 "U.A.I." (Sulieman) – 7:22 "Veronica's Walk" (Tony Inzalaco) – 8:56
Personnel Horace Parlan – piano Frank Strozier – alto saxophone Frank Foster – tenor saxophone Lisle Atkinson – bass Al Harewood – drums
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