Blues for Hawk
Jazz
| Jul 2005
Reviews
Craig Matsumoto
Reviewed 2005-09-03
Reviewed 2005-09-03
Jazz in oldie styles, a rich blues-laden mix with heavy New Orleans influences and big-band experience. Definite blues forms -- the right chords, the right kinds of vocals and lyrics -- led by Francois' colorfully growly trumpet. Short solos, like in the old days.
These are 1980s sessions organized by Francois to highlight saxophonists Franz Jackson and Eddie Johnson. Liner notes detail who's soloing when.
Vocal - 2, 6, 11, 13, 16
1- Mid/fast, retro swing. Jumpin'
2- Bouncy mid/fast
3- Mid/fast and chugging
4- Slow blues
5- N'Orleans mid/fast, w/clarinet
6- Midtempo. Energetic gruff vocal.
7- Mid/fast, bright
8- Romantic mid/slow
9- Danceable stomp, gets FAST. Cool drum solo.
10- (False start)
11- Midtempo New Orleans horns
12- Slow, swaying, romantic
13- Midtempo. Cool counterpoint in intro
14- Midtempo, jaunty. Showtune-like.
15- Mid/fast step with a soft edge
16- Midtempo w/female vocal
17- Rolling happy bluesy.
These are 1980s sessions organized by Francois to highlight saxophonists Franz Jackson and Eddie Johnson. Liner notes detail who's soloing when.
Vocal - 2, 6, 11, 13, 16
1- Mid/fast, retro swing. Jumpin'
2- Bouncy mid/fast
3- Mid/fast and chugging
4- Slow blues
5- N'Orleans mid/fast, w/clarinet
6- Midtempo. Energetic gruff vocal.
7- Mid/fast, bright
8- Romantic mid/slow
9- Danceable stomp, gets FAST. Cool drum solo.
10- (False start)
11- Midtempo New Orleans horns
12- Slow, swaying, romantic
13- Midtempo. Cool counterpoint in intro
14- Midtempo, jaunty. Showtune-like.
15- Mid/fast step with a soft edge
16- Midtempo w/female vocal
17- Rolling happy bluesy.
Recent airplay
Melancholy Baby
Buford J. Sharkley's Themeless Escapades — Dec 07, 2011
Hassell Road
Still No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 21, 2005
Blues for Hawk
Deep in the Groove — Oct 17, 2005
Catnip
Sunshine ... in the Afternoon — Oct 10, 2005
Catnip
No Cover, No Minimum — Oct 07, 2005
How Long Blues
No Cover, No Minimum — Sep 30, 2005
Charting
2005-08-28 — 2005-10-30
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Oct 23 | 2 |
| Oct 16 | 1 |
| Oct 9 | 1 |
| Oct 2 | 1 |
| Sep 25 | 1 |
| Sep 18 | 2 |
| Sep 11 | 2 |
| Sep 4 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Lester Leaps in | ||
| 2. | Roll 'em Pete | ||
| 3. | Comin' in Home | ||
| 4. | Blues for Hawk | ||
| 5. | Melancholy Baby | ||
| 6. | How Long Blues | ||
| 7. | Tiptoe | ||
| 8. | Kathy | ||
| 9. | Catnip | ||
| 10. | Studio Chatter | ||
| 11. | Mecca Flat Blues | ||
| 12. | Just a Feeling | ||
| 13. | Sweet Sue (Just You) | ||
| 14. | Hot Harlem | ||
| 15. | Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams | ||
| 16. | Spider Crawl | ||
| 17. | Hassell Road |