Scott Hamilton Quintet - Swinging Young Scott

2014 CD reissue.

This somewhat obscure effort was probably tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton's first as a leader, slightly predating his association with Concord. Hamilton was quickly considered a bit of a phenomenon because he was essentially a young swing stylist, a nonexistent species at the time. Already quite recognizable, the 22-year-old heads a quintet that also includes trumpeter Warren Vache, pianist John Bunch, bassist Michael Moore and drummer Butch Miles. They perform a couple of Hamilton's basic originals, a blues, and five standards including Trummy Young's "Thru for the Night" and "Liza." Well worth searching for by mainstream fans.

    1 Through for the Night
    2 Imagination - Remake
    3 Warren's Rush
    4 Blues for Mastertone
    5 Scott's Idea
    6 It's You or No One
    7 They Can't Take That Away
    8 Liza
    9 Blues for Mastertone (Alt TK1)
    10 Scott's Idea (Alt TK3)
    11 It's You or No One (Alt TK2)
    12 Liza (Alt TK3)