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John Hines: In The Pocket
ByThe blues come with “Hard Times.” Hines is propulsive and energetic as he lends the bounce to his lines before engaging in easy flowing interlock with the organ of Michael Pagan. When he switches to piano, Pagan opens up the harmonic welt of the tune, dancing round the edges and dipping into the melody to pull out some engaging moments. There is more blues when it comes time for “Kickin’ Back,” a spirited romp with Hines leading the charge, Rob Ward on drums adding to the drive with crisp accents.
There is an innate joy in the music when it comes to “I Could Write A Song.” Hines is in an appropriately animated frame, a mood that is complemented by Hugh Ragin on trumpet, a flowing stream of captivating ideas. Ragin’s tone is fat and nicely rounded as he takes to the flugelhorn for the ballad “More Than A Friend." His reading of the theme and the opening of the path is gorgeous. Hines and then Pagan slip right into that emotional strain and in tandem turn in a memorable performance.
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Track Listing
In the Pocket, I Could Write a Book, Secret Love, Central Park West, Hard times, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, More Than a Friend, Kickin' Back, In a Sentimental Mood
Personnel
John Hinestrombone; Michael Paganpinao, organ; Rob Warddrums; Mike Williamsbass; Angela Holleyvocals on "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"; Hugh Ragintrumpet/flugelhorn on "I Could Write a Book; "Central Park West; and "More Than a Friend
Album information
Title: In the Pocket | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Unknown label