A Few Miles from Memphis
# A Few Miles from Memphis

A Few Miles from Memphis is the first album with pianist Harold Mabern as leader. It was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label in the same year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

In his review for Allmusic, Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. calls the album "a bluesy, rhythm-filled set".

## Track listing

All compositions by Harold Mabern except as noted

* "A Few Miles From Memphis" - 5:30
* "Walkin' Back" - 5:52
* "A Treat For Bea" - 6:08
* "Syden Blue" - 4:00
* "There's a Kind of Hush" (Geoff Stephens, Les Reed) - 5:35
* "B & B" - 7:27
* "To Wane" - 6:24

## Personnel

* Harold Mabern - piano
* George Coleman, Buddy Terry - tenor saxophone
* Bill Lee - bass
* Walter Perkins - drums
