Name: Back In New York
Brand: Concord
SKU: 40513
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Back In New York

Rating

Album: Back In New York
#	Song Title		Time
1)	What Is This Thing Called Love Album Version	More Info...	7:15
2)	Wonder Why Album Version	More Info...	8:25
3)	Blue N Boogie Album Version	More Info...	6:10
4)	I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face Album Version	More Info...	5:12
5)	Lullaby Of The Leaves Album Version	More Info...	8:07
6)	Fine And Dandy Album Version	More Info...	6:16
7)	Bouncing With Bud Album Version	More Info...	5:53
8)	Love Letters Album Version	More Info...	7:07
9)	This Is Always Album Version	More Info...	5:39
10)	I've Just Seen Her Album Version	More Info...	8:11

Album: Back In New York
#	Song Title		Time
1)	What Is This Thing Called Love Album Version	More Info...	7:15
2)	Wonder Why Album Version	More Info...	8:25
3)	Blue N Boogie Album Version	More Info...	6:10
4)	I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face Album Version	More Info...	5:12
5)	Lullaby Of The Leaves Album Version	More Info...	8:07
6)	Fine And Dandy Album Version	More Info...	6:16
7)	Bouncing With Bud Album Version	More Info...	5:53
8)	Love Letters Album Version	More Info...	7:07
9)	This Is Always Album Version	More Info...	5:39
10)	I've Just Seen Her Album Version	More Info...	8:11

Performer Notes

Personnel: Scott Hamilton (saxophone, tenor saxophone); Peter Washington (double bass); Bill Charlap (piano); Kenny Washington (drums).
Audio Mixer: Phil Edwards .
Liner Note Author: Peter Straub.
Recording information: Nola Studios, New York, NY (09/09/2004-09/10/2004).
Photographer: Lisa Stein.
Journeyman tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton keeps things light and swinging on Back in New York. Bringing to mind a mix of Dexter Gordon and Ben Webster, Hamilton has always displayed an unerring classicist aesthetic, and this album is no exception. Featuring the deft rhythm section of pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, Back in New York is a template for what solid modern mainstream jazz should sound like. To these ends, Hamilton kicks things into gear with a sprightly take on "What Is This Thing Called Love," nudges his way through a tasty samba version of "Love Letters," and keeps thing warm and fuzzy on "This Is Always." ~ Matt Collar

Professional Reviews

JazzTimes (p.100) - "[T]he collaboration on this nicely varied program of 10 jazz and popular standards eschews fireworks and grandstanding in favor of understatement and finesse."