Hank Jones

West of 5th

Hank Jones - West of 5th

10/24/2006 | Chesky Records 

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All Music Guide Review

Veteran pianist Hank Jones is hardly slowing down at the age of 87, as heard on this beautifully recorded session in early 2006. With drummer Jimmy Cobb (who sticks to brushes) and Christian McBride rounding out his potent trio, Jones keeps old warhorses like "On Green Dolphin Street" fresh, giving ample space to his partner and adding a humorous detour into Billy Strayhorn's "Rain Check." Other highlights include his elegant treatment of his late brother Thad's timeless ballad "A Child Is Born" and a hard driving take of Charlie Parker's "Confirmation." McBride shows depth beyond his years with strong accompaniment and swinging solos. This Hybrid Super Audio CD, recorded without any gimmickry such as remixing or compression, enables the listener to enjoy these intimate performances as if sitting in the studio with the players. Highly recommended! ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

West of 5th Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • On Green Dolphin Street
  • 5:22
  • Sound Clip for On Green Dolphin Street from West of 5th


  • 2
  • Mr. Walker
  • 4:25
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  • 3
  • Speak Low
  • 8:00
  • Sound Clip for Speak Low from West of 5th


  • 4
  • A Child Is Born
  • 5:27
  • Sound Clip for A Child Is Born from West of 5th


  • 5
  • If I Were a Bell
  • 5:51
  • Sound Clip for If I Were a Bell from West of 5th


  • 6
  • Billie's Bounce
  • 5:18
  • Sound Clip for Billie's Bounce from West of 5th


  • 7
  • Lotus Blossom
  • 6:26
  • Sound Clip for Lotus Blossom from West of 5th


  • 8
  • Confirmation
  • 4:53
  • Sound Clip for Confirmation from West of 5th


  • 9
  • We'll Be Together Again
  • 6:52
  • Sound Clip for We'll Be Together Again from West of 5th


  • 10
  • Stella by Starlight
  • 4:49
  • Sound Clip for Stella by Starlight from West of 5th


  • 11
  • Eleanor
  • 4:49
  • Sound Clip for Eleanor from West of 5th


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