Vital listening for my next essay. Phineas Newborn, Jr. brought formidable technique, and harmonic and rhythmic daring to the piano. A Newborn, Jr. solo is an adventure, often full of cascading, never-ending lines or abrupt detours that tetter on the outskirts of whatever composition he is improvising upon. There are few pianists I derive more joy from listening than Phineas Newborn, Jr.