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Chico Hamilton: Juniflip
The recording presents an eclectic selection of material and styles. There's blues, R&B, the '60s hit "Yeh Yeh (dedicated to Carlos Santana and featuring a searing solo by Denigris), and classics such as "Ain't She Sweet, Benny Goodman's "Don't Be That Way (done wonderfully as a ballad with a Henderson vocal), and "What's Your Story, Morning Glory? (a Jimmy Lunceford Orchestra staple on which Arthur Lee shines). There are bossa novas, ballads and rockers, including originals by Hamilton and Denigris.
A tight ensemble sound graces every track. Hamilton has managed to put together musicians who, according to him, are "just here making music. Everyone is in a groove and having a good time and it translates to the listener. And behind it all is Hamilton—tasty and ever-young. Maybe it's because the drum is closest to the heartbeat.
Track Listing
Mr. Hamilton; A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That; Ain't She Sweet; Yeh Yeh; How's Your Feelings; You Name It; Don't Be That Way; Cary's Footsteps; (If You Think You're) Groovy; What's Your Story, Morning Glory?; Without Love (Nothing Matters); Just Play The Melody; Kerry's Caravan.
Personnel
Chico Hamilton
drumsChico Hamilton: drums; Cary Denigris: guitar; Paul Ramsey: Fender bass; Eric Schwam: flute, tenor & soprano sax; Karolina Strassmayer: flute, alto & soprano sax (1-4,6,7,9,10,12); Andrew Hadro: flute, clarinet, alto & baritone sax (5,8,11); Jeremy Carlstadt: percussion (5,8,11); George Bohanon: trombone (1,2,4,6,10,11); Jimmy Cheatham: bass trombone (1,2,4,6,10); Bill Henderson: vocals (3,7); Arthur Lee: vocals (10).
Album information
Title: Juniflip | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Joyous Shout!
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