Jazz
Coleman Hawkins - Tenor Saxophone
Barry Galbraith - Guitar
Howard Collins - Guitar
Major Holley - Bass
Eddie Locke - Drums
Willie Rodriguez - Percussion
Tommy Flanagan - Claves, Percussion, Piano
* Bob Thiele - Producer
* Dan Morgenstern - Liner Notes
* Eddie Locke - Drums, Percussion
* Erick Labson - Digital Remastering
* Hollis King - Art Direction, Design
* Jack Bradley - Photography
* Manny Albam - Arranger
* Michael Cuscuna - Reissue Producer
* Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer
This set seems to have the word "fad" written all over it, but surprisingly it is a major success. During the era when everyone was trying to cash in on the popularity of bossa nova, tenor-great Coleman Hawkins recorded eight selections with a group consisting of two guitars, bass and three percussionists. In addition to a classic version of "O Pato" and such typical songs as "Desafinado" and "One Note Samba," Hawkins and company even turn "I'm Looking over a Four Leaf Clover" into a strong bossa.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
