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John Hines is a fine hard bop-oriented trombonist from Colorado. For this CD he joins with pianist/keyboardist Michael Pagan, bassist Mike Williamson, and drummer Rob Ward for straight-ahead standards and complementary group originals. Guest trumpeter/flügelhornist Hugh Ragin guests on three numbers (playing muted à la Miles Davis on "I Could Write a Book"), and singer Angela Holley is featured on "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square." Other highlights include the catchy "In the Pocket," an uptempo "Secret Love," the harmonies between the two horns on "Central Park West," and Hines' warm tone throughout. The music is pleasing, swinging, and often infectious; this CD is well worth acquiring. ~ Scott Yanow
This CD's title phrase "In The Pocket" is meant to express that moment in music where everything lines up, fits neatly into place and feels right for both the players and the listeners. Trombonist John Hines' CD is all about playing solidly in the change
Recording information: Colorado Sound Studios, Denver, CO (07/25/2003/07/26/2003).
Arrangers: Michael Pagan; Rob Ward ; Edward Kennedy Ellington.
Personnel: John Hines (trombone); Angela Holley (vocals); Hugh Ragin (trumpet, flugelhorn); Michael Pagan (keyboards); Mike Williams (bass); Rob Ward (drums).
Personnel: John Hines (trombone); Angela Holley (vocals); Mike Williams (double bass); Rob Ward , Rob Ward, Rob Ward (drums); Hugh Ragin (trumpet, flugelhorn); Michael Pagan (keyboards).
John Hines In The Pocket Songs | 1. | In the Pocket |
| 2. | I Could Write a Book |
| 3. | Secret Love |
| 4. | Central Park West |
| 5. | Hard Times |
| 6. | Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, A |
| 7. | More Than a Friend |
| 8. | Kickin' Back |
| 9. | In a Sentimental Mood |
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In The Pocket Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  In The Pocket, Indeed!
By George W. Carroll
In the pocket, indeed!! This CD project contains the sweet smell of mainstream jazz in the guise of one John Hines, trombonist mextraordinaire. The melodic lines, solos, reharmonizations, sound, et al are profound, as John's group interprets Ellington's eternal jazz ballad, ''In A Sentimental Mood.''
With tongue in cheek, I fess up to a little editorial conflict of interest here, as ''Sentimental'' is one of my favorite Duke tunes which I invariably play @ all my jazz gigs. However, the group hit me right where it counts with their particular poignant rendering of Ellington's
lovely tune. Hines plays his ax with prime advanced harmonic ideas, certainly with liquid phrasing, & an attendant voicelike, yet abstract sound. His robust & bright sonority interacts with ease
with his group as he deftly weaves his wonderful web of solo
artistry. My Vote...........A resounding Yea to this fine disc!!
George W. Carroll/The Musicians' Ombudsman
Submitted by jazzman64 (Denver, CO)
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