Slick by Nick Hempton
Following on from the success of 2019’s “Night Owl” (☆☆☆☆ –AAJ), veteran NYC saxophonist Nick Hempton is back with his latest offering, “Slick.” A dynamic collection of hard swinging post-bop, recorded direct-to-tape for that classic organ band sound, “Slick” is heavy on the blues, and dripping with 60’s Hammond B3 grease. With six brand new Hempton originals, and featuring guitar legend Peter Bernstein along with the dream rhythm team of Kyle Koehler on organ and Fukushi Tainaka on drums, “Slick” is born of the classic Blue Note records of Stanley Turrentine, Lou Donaldson, and Jimmy Smith. Sit back, pour a drink, take a listen, and you’ll agree: this is SLICK!
Tracklist
| 1. | The Runaround | 5:09 |
| 2. | Liar's Dice | 5:19 |
| 3. | Born To Be Blue | 5:59 |
| 4. | Short Shrift | 4:28 |
| 5. | Upstairs Eddy | 6:34 |
| 6. | People Will Say We're In Love | 4:40 |
| 7. | Snake Oil | 4:46 |
| 8. | The Gypsy | 6:19 |
| 9. | Fryin' With Fergus | 7:18 |
| 10. | The Masquerade Is Over | 6:17 |
Credits
released November 12, 2021
Nick Hempton: Saxophones;
Peter Bernstein: Guitar;
Kyle Koehler: Organ;
Fukushi Tainaka: Drums.
Nick Hempton: Saxophones;
Peter Bernstein: Guitar;
Kyle Koehler: Organ;
Fukushi Tainaka: Drums.
