I never see any mention of Junior Mance on this board, so I figured I'd start a thread to see what everyone thinks of him.
When I personally think of Mance, the name Dizzy Reece comes to mind. Sure, they don't even play the same instrument, but the point is that both men were unfortunately, and undeservedly, relegated to obscurity behind some of the giants of the piano and trumpet. I have four discs including "Junior," "Soulful Piano of Junior Mance," "Live at the Village Vanguard," and "Happy Time." Great stuff, IMHO!
Check it out if you get a chance.