Pianist Hampton
Hawes' first recording after serving five years in prison
finds Hawes evolving a bit
from a Bud Powell-influenced bop
pianist to one familiar with more modern trends in jazz. Reissued on CD, this
trio date finds Hawes interacting
closely with bassist Monk
Montgomery and drummer Steve
Ellington (making his recording debut). Hawes had lost
nothing of his swinging style while in prison, as can be heard on such numbers
as "Vierd Blues," "St. Thomas" and "Secret Love,"
and he was just starting to hint at moving beyond bop. Recommended.
Scott
Yanow
http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-green-leaves-of-summer-r140365
1. Veird Blues
2. The Green Leaves Of Summer
3. Ill Wind
4. St. Thomas
5. Secret Love
6. Blue Skies
7. The More I See You
8. G.K. Blues
Hampton Hawes (p) Monk Montgomery (b) Steve Ellington (d)
