Blues for Walls explained

Blues for Walls is an album by jazz pianist/keyboardist Hampton Hawes recorded for the Prestige label in 1973.^[1]

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "For a few years (mostly 1972-74), pianist Hampton Hawes spent time exploring electric keyboards. His music became funkier and less distinctive, but his recordings from the era (which are mostly out of print) are certainly quite listenable, if a bit dated in places".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Hampton Hawes.

1. "Blues for Walls" – 7:50
2. "Sun's Dance" – 7:12
3. "Hamp's Collard Green Blues" – 4:10
4. "Brother Brantley" – 4:55
5. "Rain Forest" – 5:17
6. "Carmel" – 5:25
7. "Me-Ho" – 4:37

Personnel

• Hampton Hawes – piano, electric piano, synthesizer
• Oscar Brashear – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7)
• Hadley Caliman – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7)
• George Walker – guitar
  • Henry Franklin – bass, electric bass Ndugu – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/hampton-hawes/catalog/#prestige-p-10060 Hampton Hawes discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 22, 2013