Scott Hamilton - Live at Smalls (Live) (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tenor Scott Hamilton hit the scene on the 70s, playing in the classic style of Ben Webster and Coleman Hawkins. In 1977, he recorded his debut album for Concord Records, with whom he would have a long recording career. Hamilton formed his own quintet in the early 1980s and developed a style that was very much his own. Backed by Rossano Sportiello on piano, Hassan Shakur on bass and Chuck Riggs on drums, this set from Smalls Live is one of Hamilton's best.

"If you only get one Scott Hamilton recording, this is the one to get. It was recorded in 2014 at Smalls, a tiny and dare I say intimate jazz club on W. 10th Street in Manhattan. Located in the basement, Smalls holds all of 60 people. This recording puts you right at the center of the stage, close enough to reach out and touch Scott’s tenor. This recording takes you into the club. The entire ambiance of the club is there, from the chatter and the clinking of glasses and silverware. Behind Scott in the soundstage is Rossano Sportiello on piano to the left, J.J. Shakur on bass and to the right, Chuck Riggs on drums. This set has it all. It swings and rocks. All four of the musicians are on the top of their game and clearly love playing together. Tight does not even begin to describe this group. Did I mention that the sound is fantastic?"

Scott Hamilton, tenor saxophone
Rossano Sportiello, piano
Hassan Shakur, double bass
Chuck Riggs, drums

Recorded live on February 12 & 13, 2013 at Smalls Jazz Club, Greenwich Village

Digitally remastered

Tracklist:
1-1 Scott Hamilton - Shake It, Don't Break It (Live) [8:56]
1-2 Scott Hamilton - Runnin' Wild (Live) [8:00]
1-3 Scott Hamilton - Ah Moore (Live) [7:31]
1-4 Scott Hamilton - Estate (Live) [9:38]
1-5 Scott Hamilton - The Nearness Of You (Live) [7:11]
1-6 Scott Hamilton - Apple Honey (Live) [9:57]
1-7 Scott Hamilton - Sweet Georgia Brown (Live) [4:46]
1-8 Scott Hamilton - If I Ever Love Again (Live) [7:29]
1-9 Scott Hamilton - Easy Does It (Live) [4:45]