Rakin' and Scrapin' is the second album led by pianist Harold Mabern that was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed April 10, 2013.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "the music is essentially boppish, with some ballads and blues included. Nothing too substantial occurs, but it is a good modern mainstream effort for the era".Yanow, S. Allmusic listing accessed April 10, 2013.
Track listing All compositions by Harold Mabern except as noted "Rakin' and Scrapin'" – 7:35 "Such Is Life – 8:13 "Aon" – 9:03 "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield) – 3:20 "Valerie" – 5:00
Personnel Harold Mabern – piano, electric piano Blue Mitchell – trumpet George Coleman – tenor saxophone Bill Lee – bass Hugh Walker – drums
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