Artist: Hampton Hawes
Genre: Jazz
Hampton Hawes was an American jazz pianist who became one of the most influential figures in West Coast jazz during the 1950s. His virtuosic technique and soulful approach, rooted in bebop but with a distinctly bluesy, gospel-tinged sensibility, set him apart from many contemporaries. Hawes recorded classic albums for Contemporary Records featuring his trio work, which demonstrated his remarkable improvisational abilities. His career was interrupted by drug addiction and imprisonment, but he made a powerful comeback in the 1960s and 1970s, later exploring electric piano and fusion. His autobiography 'Raise Up Off Me' provided a candid account of jazz life and addiction. Hawes' influence on jazz piano, particularly his integration of blues and bebop, continued to inspire pianists. His recordings remain essential listening for jazz piano enthusiasts.
Hampton Hawes vinyl records (18)
HAMPTON HAWES Four. (1984 French stereo issue of the 1958 7-track LP also featuring Barney Kessel on Guitar Red Mitchell on Bass & Shelly Manne on Drums great picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. Both sleeve & vinyl are in superb condition OJC-165) Track Listing: 1. Yardbird Suite 2
£34.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES TRIO The Green Leaves Of Summer (70s US yellow label issue of the 1964 8-track stereo LP on Contemporary the first recording from Hawes after a spell in prison backed by Monk Montgomery on bass & Steve Ellington on drums. Housed in a pasted picture sleeve with a deletion corner cut
£17.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES Hampton Hawes (1987 US issue of the 1955 10-track mono LP also starring Red Mitchell [bass] and Chuck Thompson [drums] picture sleeve replicating the original album artwork. Both sleeve & vinyl are in fantastic condition OJC-316) Track Listing: 1. I Got Rhythm 2. What Is This Thing Called Love 3
£23.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES For Real. (70s US issue of the 1961 6-track stereo LP on the yellow Contemporary label also starring Harold Land on tenor Scott La Faro on bass and Frank Butler on drums in a session recorded on 17th March 1958. The pasted picture sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl looks barely played S7589) Track Listing: Hip Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Crazeology Numbers Game For Real I Love You
£23.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES Im All Smiles (1973 US 5-track LP recorded in performance at Mitchells Studio Club LA in 1966 with Red Mitchell on bass and Donald Bailey drums. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played S7631) Track Listing: Im All Smiles Manha De Carnaval Spring Is Here The Shadow Of Your Smile Searchin
£23.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES This Is Hampton Hawes (Late 70s US issue of the 1956 9-track mono vinyl LP also starring Red Mitchell on bass and Chuck Thompson on drums picture sleeve replicating the original album artwork. The sleeve shows minimal wear andthe vinyl looks barely played C3515) Track Listing: You And The Night And The Music Stella By Starlight Blues For Jacque Yesterdays Steeplechase Round Midnight Just Squeeze Me Autumn In New York Section Blues
£17.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES At The Piano (1978 US 6-track LP recorded at Contemporary studios in 1976. The picture sleeve includes a transcription on the back of a tape recorded conversation between Hampton & Lester Koenig on January 20th 1977 (both passed away later that year). The sleeve & vinyl are Excellent with only minor signs of wear & play S7637) Track Listing: Killing Me Softly With His Song Soul Sign Eight Sunny Morning Blue In Green When I Grow To Old To Dream
£23.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES The Challenge (70s French 12-track stereo LP recorded at Lino Hall Tokyo in May 1968 - Top West Coast Jazz warmly received by an appreciative Japanese audience. The front laminated picture sleeve is Excellent with a little minor foxing on the back & the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with minimal play ST21026) Track Listing: A1 Hamps Blues 3:50 A2 Summertime 2:25 A3 Whats New 4:37 A4 It Could Happen To You 3:37 A5 My Romance 4:02 A6 Autumn Leaves 2:47 B1 Just One Of Those Things 3:32 B2 Who Can I Turn To 3:02 B3 Bags Groove 5:11 B4 Clementine 1:58 B5 Young Peoples Tune 3:06 B6 Shinjuku 1:55
£14.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES Everybody Likes Hampton Hawes Vol. 3: The Trio (70s US issue of the 1956 10-track mono LP also starring Red Mitchell and Chuck Thompson. The pasted picture sleeve is still in the open shrinkwrap with the hype sticker attached &the vinyl still looks barely played. Great Westside Jazz C3523) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
HAMPTON HAWES Four. (1980s UK issue of the 1958 7-track stereo vinyl LP also featuring Barney Kessel on Guitar Red Mitchell on Bass & Shelly Manne on Drums picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. The sleeve shows minimal wear& the vinyl looks barely played COP022) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used