The Green Leaves of Summer (album)
Appearance
The Green Leaves of Summer | ||||
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Released | Early April 1964 | |||
Recorded | February 17, 1964 | |||
Studio | Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 39:19 | |||
Label | Contemporary M 3614/S 7614 | |||
Producer | Lester Koenig | |||
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The Green Leaves of Summer is an album by American jazz pianist Hampton Hawes recorded in 1964 and released on the Contemporary label.[1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states "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... Recommended".[2]
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The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Track listing
- "Vierd Blues" (Miles Davis) – 5:28
- "The Green Leaves of Summer" (Dimitri Tiomkin, Paul Francis Webster) – 6:18
- "Ill Wind" (Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler) – 3:54
- "St. Thomas" (Sonny Rollins) – 3:07
- "Secret Love" (Sammy Fain, Paul Francis Webster) – 5:34
- "Blue Skies" (Irving Berlin) – 5:19
- "The More I See You" (Harry Warren, Mack Gordon) – 5:31
- "G.K. Blues" (Hampton Hawes) – 4:08
Personnel
References
- ^ Hampton Hawes discography, accessed June 25, 2015
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. The Green Leaves of Summer – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 97. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.