Coleman Hawkins recorded three sessions for Impulse Records in the early to mid '60s. Of the three, Today And Now is the most compelling. The unusual choice of repertoire is what sets this album apart. Versions of the traditional song "Go Li'l Liza" and the fairly obscure Quincy Jones ballad "Quintessence" are creatively rendered. Indeed, Hawk seems inspired throughout; he plays with an abandon that is altogether effortless.
Features:
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on most conventional CD Players!
• Original Impulse Label Recording
Musicians:
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax
Tommy Flanagan, piano
Major Holley, bass
Eddie Locke, drums
Selections:
1. Go Li'l Liza
2. Quintessence
3. Don't Love Me
4. Love Song from 'Apache'
5. Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet
6. Swinging Scotch
7. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With...
Features:
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on most conventional CD Players!
• Original Impulse Label Recording
Musicians:
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax
Tommy Flanagan, piano
Major Holley, bass
Eddie Locke, drums
Selections:
1. Go Li'l Liza
2. Quintessence
3. Don't Love Me
4. Love Song from 'Apache'
5. Put on Your Old Grey Bonnet
6. Swinging Scotch
7. Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With...