In May 1965, pianist Hampton Hawes recorded an album of mostly standards with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Donald Bailey. The album was Here and Now, an extraordinary session for the Contemporary label. Seven of the eight songs were recognizable by most people picking up the album in stores, but the execution was anything by standard. Hampton, Chuc…
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