Recorded September 9th & 10th 2004.
The CD weighs in at 68 minutes, hence the large size.
Review by Matt Collar (AMG)
Journeyman tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton keeps things light and swinging on Back in New York. Bringing to mind a mix of Dexter Gordon and Ben Webster, Hamilton has always displayed an unerring classicist aesthetic, and this album is no exception. Featuring the deft rhythm section of pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington, Back in New York is a template for what solid modern mainstream jazz should sound like. To these ends, Hamilton kicks things into gear with a sprightly take on \"What Is This Thing Called Love,\" nudges his way through a tasty samba version of \"Love Letters,\" and keeps thing warm and fuzzy on \"This Is Always.\"
01. What Is This Thing Called Love
02. Wonder Why
03. Blue \'N\' Boogie
04. I\'ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face
05. Lullaby Of The Leaves
06. Fine And Dandy
07. Bouncing With Bud
08. Love Letters
09. This Is Always
10. I\'ve Just Seen Her