This collection contains eight of the very finest original albums by Hampton Hawes, consisting of more than five hours of music celebrating his work

Among the finest and most influential bebop and hard-bop pianists of the 1950s, Hampton Hawes' impeccable sense of timing, swing and expression left a permanent mark on the entire jazz genre. With a sound that drew heavily on that of Earl Hines and other leading players from an earlier time, Hawes also blended elements of blues and gospel into his style while employing the technique of using his right hand to emulate horn lines. This unorthodox approach was later popular with a number of esteemed pianists who followed Hawes, including Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson and André Previn.

This collection contains eight of the very finest original albums by Hampton Hawes, consisting of more than five hours of music which celebrates the distinguished career of this magnificent composer and musician. Collating Hampton Hawes' best records as leader, this four-disc set provides the ultimate introduction to this inspirational performer who, despite his premature passing, left an undeniable and lasting impression on the field of jazz piano.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

• You And The Night And The Music
• Stella By Starlight
• Blues For Jacque
• Yesterdays
• Steeplechase
• Round About Midnight
• Just Squeeze Me
• Autumn In New York
• Section Blues
• Ronnie's Tune
• Roc And Troll
• A-Drift
• Lyriste
• Five Spot
• No Crooks

Disc 2:

• Somebody Loves Me
• Embraceable You
• I Remember You
• A Night In Tunisia
• Lover, Come Back To Me
• Polka Dots And Moonbeams
• Billy Boy
• Body And Soul
• Coolin' The Blues
• Yardbird Suite
• There Will Never Be Another You
• Bow Jest
• Sweet Sue, Just You
• Up Blues
• Like Someone In Love
• Love Is Just Around The Corner

Disc 3:

• Big Foot
• Ray's Idea
• I Should Care
• Bird Song
• What's New?
• Just One Of Those Things
• I'll Remember April
• Cheryl
• Blue 'N' Boogie
• Down By The Riverside
• Just A Closer Walk With Thee
• Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
• Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
• When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
• Go Down Moses
• Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho
• Blues N/C

Disc 4:

• Hip
• Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
• Crazeology
• Numbers Game
• For Real
• I Love You
• Vierd Blues
• The Green Leaves Of Summer
• Ill Wind
• St. Thomas
• Secret Love
• Blue Skies
• The More I See You
• G.K. Blues

Additional Details

Label: Enlightenment

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 325 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/11/25

UPC: 823564039060