Rakin' and Scrapin'
Rakin' and Scrapin' is the second album led by pianist Harold Mabern that was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label. 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". 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 References Harold Mabern albums 1969 albums Prestige Records albums Albums produced by Bob Porter (record producer) Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio