Hampton Hawes - Blues For Bud (1968)

Tracklist

1. Blues Enough 5:33
2. Sonora 4:56
3. They Say It's Wonderful 3:22
4. Black Forest (Take 3) 6:09
5. Children's Play 9:16
6. Blues For Bud 6:58
7. Spanish Steps(Take 2) 3:18
8. Dangerous 4:29
9. My Romance 9:02
10. Spanish Steps (Take 1) 2:39
11. Black Forest (Take 2) 5:39

personnel :

Hampton Hawes - piano
Jimmy Woode - bass
Art Taylor - drums

One of pianist Hampton Hawes' better sets, this CD reissue features Hawes during a European tour in a trio with bassist Jimmy Woode and drummer Art Taylor. Hawes both explores his bebop roots and contributes new material that shows that he was aware of McCoy Tyner and the more advanced players of the era. Among the highlights are "Blues Enough," "Sonora," "Blues For Bud" (which is one of five previously unreleased performances included in the 11 tracks) and "Spanish Steps." Recommended.