Search - Jeff Hamilton :: Best Things Happen

Once Again...Under-rated!

L. Kronenberger | Minneapolis, Mn | 06/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When are the so-called reviewers going to learn that they have to perpetuate the jazz idiom instead of compromising it. This is a sterling example of one of those albums that should be a five star album. However, the reviewers are always negligent in awarding this accolade because of some hidden itinery or agenda. Hamilton has learned a lot about formulating a trio from his days with Ray Brown. The first thing that hit me was..."oh my gosh, the Ray Brown Trio re-incarnated." Upon further listening, this is not the case. With a deep bow to Brown, Hamilton makes this his own trio. Hendelmen, deserves a ton of accolades. He is a refreshing new sound on the scene bringing new insight into the performed fare. Luty is the glue that binds this group tightly together. Luty has a big sound! Loved the entire album and loved the way Hamilton builds the album (as a whole) to a crescendo. Jeffery, you "has" learned well!"

Varied choice of tunes , different grooves and solid playing

A C SHIELDS | melbourne , australia | 07/30/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album was a good find and I would have a hard time finding it for sale in Australia . It mixes some well known tunes done in different arrangements as well as some as new material .



Jeff has done a great job of finding other trio members .

He is familiar with what is required to succeed with the trio format , having worked in the past with the late great bassist Ray Brown - I suggest you look up "Ray Brown Trio" on Amazon and look for albums such as Summer Wind and Don't Get Sassy .



I recommend it to all lovers of trio jazz .

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Good stuff...

Baz | Manchester, England | 05/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a highly listenable, mainstream jazz outing, often swinging in a similar vein as Jeff's work with Ray Brown/Gene Harris, but without Gene's unmistakable drive. Although hugely enjoyable and I'm reluctant to critisize, it seemed to me that all players had something in reserve and if they could have just tweaked things up a notch this album would've been outstanding. Still a five star album though, that deserves to be better known."