title: Frank-ly Speaking
text: # Frank-ly Speaking
  
  Frank-ly Speaking is an album by American jazz pianist Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded in the U.S. in 1977 and released on the Danish-based SteepleChase label.
  
  ## Reception
  
  The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 4 stars, stating that "the playing is inspired throughout the date by everyone involved".
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  ## Track listing
  
  * "Frank-ly Speaking" (Horace Parlan) - 3:55
  * "Quietude" (Thad Jones) - 4:28
  * "Hit It" (Lisle Atkinson) - 6:29
  * "Mirror Lake" (Idrees Sulieman) - 8:18
  * "Chocolate Cadillac" (Sulieman) - 10:04
  * "Misty Thursday" (Duke Jordan) - 6:39
  * "U.A.I." (Sulieman) - 7:22
  * "Veronica's Walk" (Tony Inzalaco) - 8:56
  
  ## Personnel
  
  * Horace Parlan - piano
  * Frank Strozier - alto saxophone
  * Frank Foster - tenor saxophone
  * Lisle Atkinson - bass
  * Al Harewood - drums
  