Hank Jones – ‘Round Midnight (2006) [Japan] [SACD / Eighty-Eight’s – VRCL-18830]

Hank Jones - 'Round Midnight (2006) [Japan]

Title: Hank Jones – ‘Round Midnight (2006) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Henry “Hank” Jones Jr. was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. This album has been released for Japanese market as Hybrid SACD.

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Hank Jones – My Funny Valentine (2005) [Japan] [SACD / Eighty-Eight’s – VRCL 18828]

Hank Jones - My Funny Valentine (2005) [Japan]

Title: Hank Jones – My Funny Valentine (2005) [Japan]
Genre: Jazz
Format: SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Henry “Hank” Jones Jr. was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, arranger, and composer. Critics and musicians described Jones as eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable. This album has been released for Japanese market as Hybrid SACD.

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Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb – West Of 5th (2006) [SACD / Chesky Records – SACD313]

Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb - West Of 5th (2006)

Title: Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb – West Of 5th (2006)
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO

Veteran pianist Hank Jones is hardly slowing down at the age of 87, as heard on this beautifully recorded session in early 2006. With drummer Jimmy Cobb (who sticks to brushes) and Christian McBride rounding out his potent trio, Jones keeps old warhorses like “On Green Dolphin Street” fresh, giving ample space to his partner and adding a humorous detour into Billy Strayhorn’s “Rain Check.” Other highlights include his elegant treatment of his late brother Thad’s timeless ballad “A Child Is Born” and a hard driving take of Charlie Parker’s “Confirmation.” McBride shows depth beyond his years with strong accompaniment and swinging solos. This Hybrid Super Audio CD, recorded without any gimmickry such as remixing or compression, enables the listener to enjoy these intimate performances as if sitting in the studio with the players.

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George Shearing and Hank Jones – The Spirit Of 176 (1988) [Reissue 2003] [SACD / Concord Jazz – SACD-1009-6]

George Shearing and Hank Jones - The Spirit Of 176 (1988) [Reissue 2003]

Title: George Shearing and Hank Jones – The Spirit Of 176 (1988) [Reissue 2003]
Genre: Jazz
Format: MCH SACD ISO + DSF DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC

George Shearing and Hank Jones have always been very well-rounded pianists fully capable of playing unaccompanied solos. Their unique matchup as a two-piano duo on this Concord release works surprisingly well for the two pianists manage to stay out of each other’s way and the ensembles are not overcrowded. The pianists tackle colorful material including “Angel Eyes,” and Thelonious Monk’s “I Mean You,” an original apiece, Mary Lou Williams’s “Lonely Moments,” “Star Eyes” and “Confirmation,” and the results are swinging and tasteful. This somewhat obscure Concord release is worth investigating.

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