Scott Hamilton – Back In New York – Jazz Music CD Review
One word describes the CD Back In New York from Scott Hamilton… AWESOME!
Scott Hamilton has been a super star in the Jazz genre for quite a while now and Back In New York is an excellent illustration as to why.
Back In New York is a pleasantly varied, mix of 1 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Overall Back In New York is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Jazz collection. Truly an outstanding Jazz CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 4 – I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face, track 7 – Bouncing With Bud, and track 10 – I’ve Just Seen Her
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – What Is This Thing Called Love. This is a great track!
Back In New York Release Notes:
Scott Hamilton originally released Back In New York on April 5, 2005 on the Concord Jazz label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. What Is This Thing Called Love
2. Wonder Why
3. Blue ‘N’ Boogie
4. I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face
5. Lullaby Of The Leaves
6. Fine And Dandy
7. Bouncing With Bud
8. Love Letters
9. This Is Always
10. I’ve Just Seen Her
Personnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Bill Charlap (piano); Peter Washington (double bass); Kenny Washington (drums). Recording information: Nola Studios, New York, New York (2004).
By: Tom Milson