The Quarantined Jazz Voyager

It amazes me how many people want to get back to the old normal so quickly that they are walking around without any protection. Honor is rare in America, so that system is flawed. However, I remain vigilant with my safety and health as governors across the country are removing mandatory masking and social distancing.

So in light of those decisions, I have chosen from my collection the 1993 Concord Records album by one of the industry’s most seasoned musicians. The album Scott Hamilton With Strings paired the tenor saxophonist with pianist Alan Broadbent, who served as musical director, conductor, and arranger for the session. Throw in a 20-piece string orchestra and you have the makings of an enjoyable listening experience.

The recording sessions were done October 5, 1992 & October 6, 1992 at Group IV Recording Studios, Hollywood, California. The photography was taken by David Lubarsky, the art direction by Kent Judkins, and the liner notes were written by Peter Straub. The recording and remix engineer was Phil Edwards, and the assistant recording engineer was Dann Thompson. The album was mastered by George Horn. The producer on the recording dates was Carl E. Jefferson along with his assistant producers, Elizabeth Bell and Nick Phillips.

1. My Foolish Heart (Ned Washington, Victor Young) ~ 5:28
2. Goodbye Mr. Evans (Phil Woods) ~ 7:29
3. The Shining Sea (Peggy Lee, Johnny Mandel) ~ 6:07
4. Angel Eyes (Ned Brent, Matt Dennis) ~ 6:09
5. Heart’s Desire (Alan Broadbent, Dave Frishberg) ~ 5:27
6. The Look Of Love (Burt Bacharach, Hall David) ~ 5:15
7. Nancy(With The Laughing Face) (James Van Heusen, Phil Silvers) ~ 4:21
8. Young And Foolish (Albert Hague, Arnold B. Horwitt) ~ 5:26
9. I Concentrate On You (Cole Porter) ~ 6:48
10. Tonight I Shall Sleep (With A Smile On My Face) (Duke Ellington, Mercer Ellington, Irving Gordon) ~ 5:24

• Scott Hamilton ~ tenor saxophone
• Alan Broadbent ~ piano,
• Bob Maize ~ bass
• Roy McCurdy ~ drums
• Cello ~ Dennis Karmazyn, Fred Seykora, Jodi Burnett, Paula Hochhalter, Ray Kramer*
• Viola ~ Carole Mukogawa, Dan Neufeld, Harry Shirinian, Maria Newman, Pamela Goldsmith
• Violin ~ Bonnie Douglas, Darius Campo, Endre Granat, Gordon Marron, Haim Shtrum, Harris Goldman, Henry Ferber, Israel Baker, James Getzoff, John Wittenberg, Juliann French, Ken Yerke*, Mari Tsumura-Botnick, Paul Shure, Robert Brosseau
• Violin, Concertmaster ~ Murray Adler

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