Best Things Happen

Jeff Hamilton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Azica
• ASIN: B0001Z3IL2
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,053 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best things...., September 3, 2004

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P. Howell (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Things Happen (Audio CD)

I bought this CD after hearing Jeff, Christoph and Tamir play most of the songs at a local jazz club. This CD is mesmerizing and one of the few instances where a recording can maintain a lot of the energy of a live performance. Jeff does things with a trio that you would expect could only be done with a big band and Tamir's arrangements are simply amazing. If you love jazz with excellent timing, you must buy this CD.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Once Again...Under-rated!, June 18, 2006

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L. Kronenberger "Kroney" (Minneapolis, Mn) - See all my reviews
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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!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Varied choice of tunes , different grooves and solid playing, July 30, 2005

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A C SHIELDS (melbourne , australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Best Things Happen (Audio CD)

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 .