Look Stop and Listen: The Music of Tadd Dameron

by Tardo Hammer

Overview

While the music of Tadd Dameron is familiar to dedicated jazz fans, pianist Tardo Hammer is one of just a few musicians who have dedicated themselves to exploring Dameron's music in depth. Well accompanied by bassist John Webber and drummer Joe Farnsworth, Hammer explores obvious numbers, including a jaunty take of "Hot House" (which is based upon Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love"), a dreamy but never syrupy interpretation of the lovely ballad "If You Could See Me Now" and a hard charging romp through "Our Delight." But fans are especially in for a treat with the less familiar works, like the whimsical "Flossie Lou" and the angular "Look Stop & Listen," penned as a feature for drummer Philly Joe Jones and showcasing Farnsworth in this fiery interpretation. Hammer's sensitive arrangement of "Smooth as the Wind" seems as if he is accompanying an unheard vocalist, though Hammer is no stranger to backing singers. This is yet another top drawer session by the talented Tardo Hammer. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2007
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917104029
Rank:	115236

Tracks

1. Focus
2. Look Stop & Listen
3. Smooth as the Wind
4. Dial B for Beauty
5. The Squirrel
6. Hot House
7. Super Jet
8. If You Could See Me Now
9. Our Delight
10. Flossie Lou

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tardo Hammer   Primary Artist,Piano
Joe Farnsworth   Drums
John Webber   Bass

Technical Credits

Marc Edelman   Audio Production,Producer
Michael Marciano   Mixing,Mastering,Engineer
John Abbott   Photography
Judy Lamirand   Graphic Design
Tadd Dameron   Composer