Pianists · 1931–1989

Phineas Newborn Jr.

American jazz pianist (1931–1989)

Born
14 December 1931
Whiteville
Died
26 May 1989
Memphis
Country
United States
Record labels
Atlantic Records
Discography
23 albums

Biography

Phineas Newborn Jr. was a jazz musician who played piano. Phineas Newborn Jr. was born on 14 December 1931 in Whiteville and died on 26 May 1989 in Memphis. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 23 albums, from “Here Is Phineas” (1956) to “Tivoli Encounter” (1997).

Phineas Newborn Jr. (December 14, 1931 – May 26, 1989) was an American jazz pianist, whose principal influences were Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, and Bud Powell.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Here Is Phineas 1956
Plays Harold Arlen's Music From Jamaica 1957
Piano Portraits By Phineas Newborn 1959
I Love a Piano 1960
A World of Piano! 1962
The Great Jazz Piano of Phineas Newborn Jr. 1963
The Newborn Touch 1966
Please Send Me Someone to Love 1969
Solo Piano 1974
Look Out - Phineas Is Back! 1978
Phineas Is Genius 1978
Phineas Newborn Plays Again! 1978
Harlem Blues 1979
Back Home 1985
C Jam Blues 1986
I've Something To Say 1987
phineas' rainbow 1988
While My Lady Sleeps 1992
Fabulous Phineas 1995
Phineas' Rainbow 1995
Stockholm Jam Session 2 1995
Stockholm Jam Session, Volume 1 1995
Tivoli Encounter 1997 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Phineas Newborn Jr. is credited as a sideman

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Phineas Newborn Jr. play?

Phineas Newborn Jr. is known for playing piano.

When and where was Phineas Newborn Jr. born?

Phineas Newborn Jr. was born 14 December 1931 in Whiteville.

What are Phineas Newborn Jr.'s best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Here Is Phineas (1956), Plays Harold Arlen's Music From Jamaica (1957), Piano Portraits By Phineas Newborn (1959), I Love a Piano (1960) and A World of Piano! (1962).

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