Nick Hempton - The Business (2011) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist:

[6:38] 01. Nick Hempton - Flapjacks In Belo
[5:36] 02. Nick Hempton - Art Is In The Groove
[4:29] 03. Nick Hempton - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
[7:25] 04. Nick Hempton - Press One For Bupkis
[8:36] 05. Nick Hempton - From Bechet, Byas, And Fats
[5:58] 06. Nick Hempton - Encounter At E
[6:35] 07. Nick Hempton - Cold Spring Fever
[6:01] 08. Nick Hempton - Not Here For A Haircut
[7:26] 09. Nick Hempton - The Wading Game
[3:50] 10. Nick Hempton - Carry On Up The Blues


Nick Hempton - saxophones
Art Hirahara - piano
Yotam Silberstein - guitar
Marco Panascia - bass
Dan Aran - drums


Australian-born alto saxophonist Nick Hempton unleashes a big sound and takes care of "The Business" on his new record. The album features a well-balanced program of Hempton's exciting compositions along with a few tasty covers thrown in for good measure. Hempton is joined on the date by his long time working rhythm section of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Marco Panascia, and the drummer Dan Aran. This hard-hitting session really swings solidly from beginning to end, and will certainly delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere. We feel confident that Nick Hempton's dynamic performance is sure to affect a pleasing response in ardent listeners when he gives them "The Business."