Bluesette

by Hank Jones

Overview

Hank Jones is often taken for granted because of his seemingly effortless ability at the piano, but this 1979 trio session with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Alan Dawson (both of whom are also top-flight players) finds him at the top of his game. The hard-driving opener, Toots Theilemans' "Bluesette," has fine solos by the leader and Duvivier, supported by Dawson's crisp brushwork. Jones shows off his stride piano chops in a jaunty take of "Blue and Sentimental," offers a swaggering take of "Things Ain't What They Used to Be," and a lush treatment of Duke Ellington's "Azure." But the most stunning performance of the session may very well be Jones' moving solo rendition of "St. James Infirmary." Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	07/12/2024
UPC:	4526180704362
Rank:	137754

Tracks

1. Bluesette
2. Milt's Mood
3. Blues in My Heart
4. Things Ain't What They Used to Be
5. Azure
6. Down
7. Blue and Sentimental
8. St. James Infirmary

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hank Jones   Primary Artist,Piano
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen   Bass
Alex Riel   Drums
Alan Dawson   Drums
George Duvivier   Bass
Rogier Van Otterloo   Conductor
Rob Franken   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
John J. Vis   Producer,Concept
Adriaan Verstijnen   Mastering
Ted Persons   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer
Count Basie   Composer
Toots Thielemans   Composer
Mack David   Composer
Ruud Jacobs   Concept,Producer
Dick Lewzey   Engineer
Mercer Ellington   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Cal Tjader   Composer
Benny Carter   Composer
Joe Primrose   Composer
Jerry Livingston   Composer
Norman Gimbel   Composer
Rogier Van Otterloo   Arranger
Jan Willem Vis   Concept,Mastering