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Scott Hamilton has never been an innovator, but he has certainly been consistent. "Groundbreaking" isn't a word you will ever hear in connection with the breathy tenor man, who has excelled by sticking with the type of 1940s-minded jazz that he's known for. Although recorded in 2000, Jazz Signatures never loses its swing-to-bop mindset. Joined by pianist John Bunch, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Steve Brown, Hamilton has one foot in small-group swing and the other in early bebop and, true to form, he is as expressive on medium-tempo and fast numbers (Billy Strayhorn's "Raincheck," Fats Waller's "Jitterbug Waltz") as he is on ballads (Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now"). Some of the songs have been recorded countless times -- Dave Brubeck's "In Your Own Sweet Way" certainly fits that description -- but Hamilton also unearths some neglected jewels, including Don Byas' "Byas a Drink" (a variation on Benny Goodman's "Stomping at the Savoy") and the gorgeous Hank Jones ballad "Angel Face." Jazz Signatures falls short of essential; it's solid and consistently rewarding, but then, the New Englander recorded a lot of equally rewarding albums in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Nonetheless, Hamilton's hardcore fans will find a lot to admire about this CD. ~ Alex Henderson
Recorded on June 5 & 6, 2000. Includes liner notes by Fred Bouchard.
Personnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); John Bunch (piano); Steve Brown (drums).
Recording information: R.G. Jones Recording Studios, Wimbledon, England (06/05/2000-06/06/2000).
Photographer: Berit Bolt.
Personnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); John Bunch (piano); Dave Green (bass); Steve Brown (drums).
JazzTimes (6/01, p.128) - "...A politely swinging, meticulously crafted, well-engineered collection of standards....proving that good taste is unlimited." Scott Hamilton Jazz Signatures Songs Jazz Signatures Music Review Purchase Jazz Signatures CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Scott Hamilton After Hours CD (1997)
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Tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton is something of a jazz anomaly. Young enough to be part of the generation of players influenced by John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Ornette Coleman, he draws his primary inspiration from an earlier generation of saxophonists. Don Byas, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins and, of course, Lester Young--the big-toned, warm, breathy tenor giants of the '30s and '40s--are the icons that fire Hamilton's ...
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When John Coltrane split with Miles Davis in 1960, the trumpeter went through many different personnel combinations. Those changes included using saxophonists Sam Rivers or George Coleman before settling with Wayne Shorter, then discovering Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams along the way to form what was one of the greatest of all modern mainstream jazz quintets. Two months prior to the Antibes Jazz Festival LP Miles Davis in Europe, this concert was documented at the Monterey Jazz Festival in the early fall of 1963, and it is a missing link between the struggles Davis encountered and the ultimate zenith of his last great acoustic combos. While he and Coleman are not always in sync, the rhythm section is on fire, led by a rock-solid Carter; a fertile-minded Hancock; and Williams, who was amazing even though 16 years of age at this juncture. The repertoire is stock and standard Miles, the tunes stretched out with witty and powerful solos, yet there is a sense of devil-may-care mischievous bravado that keeps the proceedings interesting and compelling. The preservation of the analog sound quality on reel-to-reel tapes after all these years is quite good, and though Coleman's solos come in a bit thin when a microphone is turned on late, it's hardly noticeable. The saxophonist himself is lively, inspired, and full-throated on his solos, a tribute to the rich, perfectly balanced voicings he has held fast to all of his career. Hancock is a case study in inventiveness, as he's always reaching for a higher plateau with every remarkable handful of measures. Davis walks on the stage and immediately jumps into wholly improvising off the theme to "Autumn Leaves" without his legendary modal intro. The bandmembers are ...
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