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Hampton Hawes

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Duration: 1 hour

In the 1950s, Hampton Hawes was the most exciting and technically gifted pianist in Los Angeles. Pianist and author Tim Richards guides Alyn Shipton through the highlights of Hawes' trio recordings made with the likes of saxophonist Art Pepper, works which are considered landmarks in the history of jazz piano. After a period in prison, Hawes emerged a changed man - Richards also selects the key recordings from his later more contemplative years.

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    Hampton Hawes Spanish Steps

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Arthur Taylor (drums). 10 March 1968

    Blues For Bud, Black Lion, 760126 Tr 7

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    Art Pepper Surf Ride

    Composer: Pepper Performers: Art Pepper (alto saxophone), Hampton Hawes (piano), Joe Mondragon (bass), Larry Bunker (drums). 4 March 1952

    Complete Discovery/Savoy Master Takes, Definitive, 492181 Tr 3

  • Artist Image for Hampton Hawes Trio

    Hampton Hawes Trio I Got Rhythm

    Composer: Gershwin Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), Chuck Thompson (drums). 28 June 1955

    The Trio Complete Sessions, Gambit, 69235 CD 1 Track 1

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    Hampton Hawes Yesterdays

    Composer: Kern/Harbach Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), Chuck Thompson (drums). Dec 3, 1955

    The Trio Complete Sessions, Gambit, 69235 CD 1 Tr 13

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    Hampton Hawes Quartet with Jim Hall Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me

    Composer: Ellington/Russell Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Red Mitchell (bass), Bruz Freeman (drums), Jim Hall (guitaer). 12/13 Nov 1956 (part of 11-minute track)

    All Night Session, Definitive, 11371 CD 2 Tr 4

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    Hampton Hawes with Barney Kessel Up Blues

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Red Mitchell (bass), Shelly Manne (drums). 27 Jan 1958

    Four!, Essential Jazz Albums, 045 Tr 5

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    Hampton Hawes I Love You

    Composer: Porter Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Harold Land (saxophone), Scott LaFaro (bass), Frank Butler (drums). March 17, 1958 Originally released on Contemporary (7589)

    For Real, Original Jazz Classics, 713 Tr 6

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    Hampton Hawes Swing Low Sweet Chariot

    Composer: Trad Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Leroy Vinnegar (bass), Stan Levey (drums). November 24 and 25, 1958

    The Sermon, Original Jazz Classics, 1067 Tr 3

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    Hampton Hawes Sonoro

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Arthur Taylor (drums). 10 March 1968

    Blues for Bud, Black Lion, 760126 Tr 2

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    Hampton Hawes Blues Enough

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Jimmy Woode (bass), Arthur Taylor (drums). 10 March 1968

    Blues for Bud, Black Lion, 760126 1

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    Hampton Hawes Web

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (electric piano), Carol Kaye (electric bass), Spider Webb (drums), with Allen Derienzo, Snooky Young (trumpet), George Bohanon (trombone), Jackie Kelso, William Green, Jay Migliore (reeds). 18/19 July 1974

    Northern Windows Plus, Prestige, 24278-2 Tr 9

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    Hampton Hawes/Charlie Haden Rain Forest

    Composer: Hawes Performers: Hampton Hawes (piano), Charlie Haden (bass). 21 August 1976.

    As Long As There's Music, Verve, 5135342 Tr 2

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