At the Piano

Pianist Hampton Hawes leads trio including Ray Brown (bass) and Shelley Manne (drums) in 1976. Recorded within 1 year of Hawes death. Hampton Hawes work post 1950 was, along with Earl Hines and Lennie Tristano fundamental in shaping the direction of modern jazz improvisation. He is a giant. Belongs in some group of Jazz Piano Icons 20th century. Post Bop Jazz. Popular jazz.