Junior Mance
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Pianists · 1928–2021

Junior Mance

American musician (1928–2021)

Born
10 October 1928
Evanston
Died
17 January 2021
New York City
Country
United States
Active
1947–
Record labels
Atlantic Records, Enja Records, Riverside, Chiaroscuro Records
Discography
30 albums

Biography

Junior Mance was a jazz musician who played piano. Junior Mance was born on 10 October 1928 in Evanston and died on 17 January 2021 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and swing. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Enja Records, Riverside and Chiaroscuro Records. The discography here lists 30 albums, from “Junior” (1959) to “For My Fans, It's All About You” (2015).

Julian Clifford Mance, Jr. (October 10, 1928 – January 17, 2021), known as Junior Mance, was an American jazz pianist and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Junior 1959
The Soulful Piano of Junior Mance 1960
Wild Bill's Beat 1961
The Soul of Hollywood 1962
Get Ready, Set, Jump!!! 1964
Straight Ahead! 1965
Harlem Lullaby 1967
I Believe to My Soul 1968
Live at the Top 1969 · Live
With a Lotta Help From My Friends 1970
That Lovin' Feelin' 1972
The Junior Mance Touch 1973
Live at Sweet Basil 1977 · Live
Holy Mama: Junior Mance 1979
Tender Touch of Junior Mance & Martin Rivera (Duo) 1983
Truckin' and Trakin' 1984
Junior Mance Special 1989
Jubilation 1994 · Live
Junior Mance and His Swinging Piano 1997
For Dancers Only 1999
Nadja 1999
Mance 2000
Blues, Ballads and 'a' Train 2003 · Live
Opus de Funk 2003 · Live
Play the Music of Thelonious Monk 2003
At Town Hall, Vol. 1 2007 · Live
Only You 2010
Letter From Home 2011
The Three of Us 2012 · Live
For My Fans, It's All About You 2015 · Live

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Albums where Junior Mance is credited as a sideman

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Junior Mance play?

Junior Mance is known for playing piano.

When and where was Junior Mance born?

Junior Mance was born 10 October 1928 in Evanston.

What are Junior Mance's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Junior (1959), The Soulful Piano of Junior Mance (1960), Wild Bill's Beat (1961), The Soul of Hollywood (1962) and Get Ready, Set, Jump!!! (1964).

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