Bean and the Boys - Hamilton Birro Kramer (SACD)

1. Stumpy 5’03”
2. I Mean You 4’09”
3. Bean Stalkin’ 5’23”
4. Leave My Heart Alone 4’48”
5. Bean & the boys 5’44”
6. Skippy 5’36”
7. Rifftide 5’10”
8. Ladies lullaby 5’48”
9. Body And Soul 4’50”
10. Sportsman’s Hop 4’32”
11. Disorder At The Border 4’51”

When Scott Hamilton appeared in the mid-'70s fully formed with an appealing swing style on tenor (mixing together Zoot Sims and Ben Webster), he caused a minor sensation, for few other young players during the fusion era were exploring pre-bop jazz at his high level. He began playing when he was 16 and developed quickly, moving to New York in 1976. Hamilton played with Benny Goodman in the late '70s, but he has mostly performed as a leader, sometimes sharing the spotlight with Warren Vache, Ruby...[Full bio]