Red Sparkle

Red Sparkle

• Red Sparkle marks 10 years of collaboration of the Jeff Hamilton Trio.

The 10 year collaboration of the Jeff Hamilton Trio continues with <b>Red Sparkle</b>. The recording showcases classics <i>Laura</i> and <i>A Sleepin' Bee</i> as well as the pop hit <i>On and On</i>, Monk's <i>Bye Ya</i> and the Johnny Mercer standard <i>Too Marvelous for Words</i>. <i>I Know You Oh So Well</i> was penned by the great Ray Brown and features beautiful bowing by bassist Luty. The four original compositions by members of the Trio include <i>Ain't That A Peach</i>, the perfect upbeat opener by Hamilton; <i>Hat's Dance</i>, a rhythmic collaboration for Hamilton's drums and Hendleman's piano; <i>Red Sparkle</i>, Hamilton's up-tempo showcase for the trio named for the look of his first drum set; and Luty's contribution, <i>In An Ellingtone</i>.