Scott Hamilton Quartet Live in London

by Scott Hamilton

Overview

Scott Hamilton is in top form during this live date recorded at London's Pizza Express Jazz Club. Hamilton is always a masterful improviser who logically builds upon the foundation of each piece. Accompanied by a swinging English rhythm section consisting of pianist John Pearce, bassist Dave Green, and drummer Steve Brown, the veteran tenor saxophonist offers a diverse set, beginning with Tadd Dameron's snappy "The Squirrel." He easily switches gears for lush treatments of "When Your Lover Has Gone" and "When I Fall in Love." Irving Berlin's "Easter Parade" is hardly common fare for jazz musicians, but Hamilton recognizes timeless melodies and offers a swinging rendition. The one unfamiliar piece is "Licks," a composition by Green which salutes the recordings that Lucky Thompson made with Oscar Pettiford during the 1950s. Highly recommended.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/12/2003
Label:	Concord Records
UPC:	0013431217220
Rank:	12983

Tracks

1. Introduction
2. The Squirrel
3. When Your Lover Has Gone
4. When I Fall in Love
5. Licks
6. Easter Parade
7. When You Wish Upon a Star
8. The Goof and I

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Scott Hamilton   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor)
John Pearce   Piano
Steve Brown   Drums
David Green   Bass

Technical Credits

Martin Gayford   Liner Notes
Andrew Tulloch   Engineer,Mastering,Mixing
Irving Berlin   Composer
Dave Green   Composer
Einar A. Swan   Composer
John Burk   Executive Producer
Leigh Harline   Composer
Scott Hamilton   Producer
Ned Washington   Composer
Al Cohn   Composer
Glen Barros   Executive Producer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Valerie Whitesell   Production Coordination
Ana Baracca   Design
Berit Bolt   Photography
Francesca Gardner   Assistant Engineer
Abbey Anna   Art Direction
Tadd Dameron   Composer