Up in Smoke

by Ian Hendrickson-Smith

Overview

Ian Hendrickson-Smith, a fine hard bop altoist, was 29 at the time that he recorded this CD, his debut as a leader. With fine support from pianist David Hazeltine (who has several excellent solos), bassist Barak Mori, and drummer Joe Strasser, Hendrickson-Smith swings on four originals and obscurities and five jazz standards. His tone is a little reminiscent of Jackie McLean's (though not as abrasive) and he comes up with creative ideas in the hard bop tradition, with the low-down blues "Up in Smoke!" being a high point. In fact, the music is not that dissimilar from a typical mid-'60s Blue Note date, so fans of that ear will be interested in this driving live set. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/25/2003
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917102520
Rank:	155441

Tracks

1. The Best Things in Life Are Free
2. Molly
3. Chelsea Bridge
4. Curacao
5. Portrait of Smith
6. I'll Close My Eyes
7. Segment
8. Up in Smoke!
9. Sassy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ian Hendrickson-Smith   Primary Artist,Sax (Alto)
David Hazeltine   Guest Artist,Piano
Barak Mori   Bass (Acoustic)
Joe Strasser   Drums

Technical Credits

Paul Stache   Engineer
Billy Reid   Composer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Lew Brown   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Ray Henderson   Composer
Buddy Kaye   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Elliott Federman   Mastering
Cal Tjader   Composer
Marc Edelman   Executive Producer
David Hazeltine   Composer
Ian Hendrickson-Smith   Composer,Mixing
Zan Stewart   Liner Notes