Phantom of the City is an album by pianist George Cables recorded in 1985 and released on the Contemporary label.[1][2][3][4]

Phantom of the City
Studio album by George Cables
Released	1985
Recorded	May 14 & 15, 1985
Studio	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:26
Label	Contemporary C 14014
Producer	George Cables
George Cables chronology
Cables' Vision (1980) Phantom of the City (1985) Circle (1986)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

Scott Yanow of AllMusic said "Cables has long been a talented player in what could be called the 'modern mainstream': not breaking down any new boundaries but developing his own style in the flexible boundaries of hard bop. This album is an excellent example of his talents".[5] The Penguin Guide to Jazz describes the album as a "beautifully balanced piano trio record".[6]

Track listing

All compositions by George Cables except as indicated

1. "Phantom of the City" – 5:15
2. "Old Folks" (Dedette Lee Hill, Willard Robison) – 5:12
3. "But He Knows" – 4:35
4. "Dark Side/Light Side" – 5:20
5. "Waltz for Monday" (James Leary) – 5:45
6. "Blue Nights" – 6:43
7. "You Stepped Out of a Dream" (Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn) – 5:36

Personnel

• George Cables – piano
• John Heard – bass
• Tony Williams – drums

References