Released 70 years ago
Urbanity
Hank Jones · 1956
53 min · 17 tracks · jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz harmonies and intricate melodies, showcasing the elegance of Hank Jones' piano work.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thad's Pad Start here — This track features a playful interplay between piano and rhythm section, capturing the essence of cool jazz while highlighting Jones' improvisational skills.
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Blues For Lady Day — A poignant tribute to Billie Holiday, this piece showcases Jones' ability to convey deep emotion through his piano lines, resonating with listeners.
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Things Are So Pretty In The Spring — The lush harmonies and delicate phrasing in this track reflect the beauty of spring, demonstrating Jones’ lyrical approach to melody.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing exploration
- lyrical, melodic contemplations
- varied thematic journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Hank Jones' emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene.
- Themes
- cool jazz elegance· Billie Holiday tribute· springtime beauty
- Career context
- Released in 1956, Urbanity marked Hank Jones' emergence as a prominent figure in the jazz scene following his work with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Artie Shaw. This album came at a time when Jones was transitioning into a solo artist after years of collaboration, establishing his unique voice in the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Oscar Peterson· Keith Jarrett
Tracklist
- 1 Thad's Pad Start here 3:00
- 2 Things Are So Pretty In The Spring 3:41
- 3 Little Girl Blue 2:49
- 4 Odd Number 3:34
- 5 Blues For Lady Day 2:44
- 6 The Night We Called It A Day 3:25
- 7 Yesterdays 3:07
- 8 Yousre Blasé 3:09
- 9 Tea For Two 3:05
- 10 The Blue Room 3:15
- 11 Thad's Pad - Alternative Take 3:09
- 12 Thad's Pad - False Start & incomplete take 0:32
- 13 Thad's Pad - Alternative Take 3:31
- 14 Things Are So Pretty In Spring - False Start & Alt Take 3:58
- 15 Things Are So Pretty In Spring - 4 Breakdowns 3:28
- 16 Things Are So Pretty In The Spring - Alternative Take 3:46
- 17 Things Are So Pretty In The Spring - Alternative Take 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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