Tag: John Hammond

"All the Things You Are"

“All the Things You Are”: West Coast Jazz from … Hank Garland?

Fascinating to consider that Mr. “Sugarfoot Rag” himself, Hank Garland, would go on later to record one of the smoothest, coolest West Coast modern jazz albums — in fact, the very same one that inspired George Benson. Check out the kick-off tune: “All the Things You Are“ Hank Garland Quartet

April 3, 2014 No Comments

"Jaguar"

“Jaguar”: George Benson, Most Exciting New Guitarist

Not sure if you’ve heard of George Benson, but apparently he’s new and very exciting: “Jaguar“ George Benson (1966) As it turns out, he’s not new: this original instrumental is from 1966 album, It’s Uptown With The George Benson Quartet. But he’s still exciting to listen to nearly fifty years

April 2, 2014 No Comments