Scott Hamilton - Back In New York - Jazz Music CD Review

One word describes the CD Back In New York fromI've Just Seen Her
Scott Hamilton... AWESOME!My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in
Scott Hamilton has been a super star in the Jazz"Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - What Is This Thing
genre for quite a while now and Back In New York isCalled Love. This is a great track!
an excellent illustration as to why.Back In New York Release Notes:
Back In New York is a pleasantly varied, mix of 1Scott Hamilton originally released Back In New York
tracks that are very well written songs by this clearlyon April 5, 2005 on the Concord Jazz label.
superb artist. With many of the songs displaying a lotCD Track List Follows:
of the kind emotion that makes for a really great1. What Is This Thing Called Love
listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only2. Wonder Why
imagine are him own real life experiences. At different3. Blue 'N' Boogie
points touching on the most real emotions like love,4. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face
and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be5. Lullaby Of The Leaves
heard.6. Fine And Dandy
Overall Back In New York is an outstanding release.7. Bouncing With Bud
What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up8. Love Letters
and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Jazz9. This Is Always
collection. Truly an outstanding Jazz CD. One of those10. I've Just Seen Her
that is completely void of any wasted time, as eachPersonnel: Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone); Bill
track is simply superb.Charlap (piano); Peter Washington (double bass);
While this entire CD is really very good some of myKenny Washington (drums). Recording information:
favorites are track 4 - I've Grown Accustomed ToNola Studios, New York, New York (2004).
Her Face, track 7 - Bouncing With Bud, and track 10 -