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Hampton Hawes Vol. 1: The Trio
| Recorded | Jun 28, 1955 |
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| Label | Contemporary Records |
| Catalog | C3505 |
| Released | 1955 |
| Personnel | 3 credited players |
| Discogs | master 256484 |
The record
Red Mitchell's woody bass and Chuck Thompson's brushwork frame a young Hawes running hot through bebop changes, tracked live with no overdubs to hide behind. Contemporary's engineering stays close and plain, letting the trio's nerve carry the date.
Session personnel
- Red Mitchell — bass
- Chuck Thompson — drums
- Hampton Hawes — piano
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1955 | Contemporary Records — MONO |
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