Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Sixteen
Hank Jones · 1992
59 min · 17 tracks · jazz
Intimate piano improvisations blend with jazz standards, showcasing Hank Jones' lyrical touch and mastery of storytelling through music.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its intimate setting and the artistry displayed by Jones, contributing to the overall legacy of the Maybeck Recital Hall recordings. Critics have praised his ability to reinterpret classic standards, which has influenced contemporary jazz pianists seeking to blend improvisation with traditional forms. The album showcases Jones' exceptional technique and emotional depth, earning positive reviews from jazz enthusiasts and critics alike.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Sixteen' captures Hank Jones during a prolific period of his career as a respected jazz pianist. By this time, he had already established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz world, following decades of collaboration with legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Charlie Parker. This album is part of a series recorded at Maybeck Recital Hall, highlighting his artistry in a solo setting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [introductory announcement] 0:14
- 2 I Guess I'll Have to Change My Plan 3:16
- 3 It's the Talk of the Town 3:47
- 4 The Very Thought of You 5:00
- 5 The Night We Called It a Day 3:21
- 6 Bluesette 3:08
- 7 A Child Is Born Standout 4:37
- 8 What Is This Thing Called Love? 3:35
- 9 Oh What a Beautiful Mornin' 5:05
- 10 Six & Four 3:43
- 11 I Cover the Waterfront 4:21
- 12 Memories of You 4:24
- 13 [spoken introduction] 0:15
- 14 Blue Monk Standout 4:44
- 15 'Round Midnight Standout 5:07
- 16 [spoken introduction] 0:19
- 17 Oh, Look at Me Now 4:39
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