Title: Showcasing the voice of a master.
Review: Scott Hamilton's tenor sax playing is beyond reproach on this disc. I thought an entire programme of slower material might drag but it most certainly doesn't. The selection of these chestnuts is carefully put together with medium tempo tunes like the gorgeous Flamingo and River of Sainte Marie nicely placed to keep things moving; two other equally magnificent songs I likewise hadn't heard before are I'm Glad Their Is You and Serenade In Blue. Scott's tone is spell binding with his unobtrusive British rhythm section of piano, bass, drums providing hushed, subtle and swinging support. The cover art work is tasteful and fits the mood perfectly but more importantly, the high quality of this 2005 recording clinches the occasion. If you would like the band to materialise, Star Trek like, in your living room, then just turn up the volume.
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