Customer Reviews

Best Things Happen

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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.

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!

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 .

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.

This set is a example of how BIG a sound can be obtained within a trio format.For instance the reworking of 'I Didn't Know What Time It Was' and
'I Concentrate On You' are exemplary testimonials to the possibilities of taking the core of a given standard and re-working it.The arranging,
creative ideas,added sections,and reharmonizations make this set a real joy to listen to.Fantastic stuff.This platform has set the stage for many future recordings.And Tamir,where have you been hiding.The possibilities are endless.God bless.Health and Happiness.
Brian Fitzpatrick

As a long-time jazz lover and one who holds Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, and so many other GREATS in great affection, I have to say that this Jeff Hamilton Trio has become a new favorite in our house. We have been listening to their CDs we recently bought, including this one, and are just enthralled with their fabulous musicianship, their fresh take on great tunes, the way they share the "spotlight" among all three of them - all just wonderful. This is GREAT, GREAT jazz and this trio is the best!

I found this by accident--what luck!!! I was looking for a vocal rendition of "Poinciana," and this Jeff Hamilton CD came up. Everything I have with drummer Hamilton is very classy, and the tracks listed appealed to me, so I took a chance on it. You win some, you lose some. What a winner this is! Terrific pianist in Tamir Hendelman, who was previously unknown to me. Of course, no vocal of Poinciana, but a stunning arrangement, as one comes to expect of Hamilton from his LA4 days. I guess you would call this jazz, but it is in fact just plain amazing, attention-grabbing listening. The arrangements preserve the integrity of the great melodies included, yet the artists' originality is always evident. Hendelman is a revelation. His solos are gorgeous, and manage to stay in the mood of the songs while bending them this way and that. One of the luckiest finds ever!!!

very recognicable jeff hamilton trio. Swinging, great drum solo's by the master himself. a CD to add to your jeff hamilton collection.