Up in Smoke

Up in Smoke Artist: Ian Hendrickson-Smith
Label: Sharp Nine
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 601917102520
EAN: 0601917102520
ASIN: B00008L3MA


Release Date: 2003-03-25

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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

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lovin' it from afar.......2003-05-01

Ian is the man. I had been to Smoke to hear him play funk with the Hot Pants and was delightly surpised at how polished and smooth his jazz work was upon purchasing the album here in Atlanta. Nice job. He surrounded himself with talent on his solo project and yet was not afraid to shine. I am not into comparisons so all I can say is that the album can sit along side any of the chillout CDs I own.

5 out of 5 stars True Music Lives!!!.......2003-04-30

Upon listening to Ian Hendrickson-Smith's "Up In Smoke" I heard (and you will to) more than a sax, bass, piano and drums. You can hear the heartbeat of true music. Yes, true music lives! The life giving ingredients are there: Soul, passion, creativity and dedication to the art form of music. Tracks such as "Chelsea Bridge" (Strayhorn) and "Segment" (Parker) pay homage to the greats who helped breathe life to the form, while the title track and "Molly" (both by Hendrickson-Smith) work feverishly to keep it breathing. A job well done. Long live true music!

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Debut..........2003-03-30

I picked up this CD on the recommendation of a friend. I wasn't familiar with anyone on the disc, except David Hazeltine. In addition, I've been to the club Smoke to see numerous acts. With so little familiarity with the musicians, I had little or no expectations. That being said, I was totally blown away with the performances, and also with the recording. This disc was recorded live at Smoke, and it clearly captures the energy of the club, but with the clarity of a fine recording. The program contains a beautiful combination of melodies and hard bop swinging. Hendrickson-Smith's alto saxophone is remeniscent of Cannonball and Lou Donaldson, but he has a clarity of expression that is absolutely his own. I love it. It's so swinging. I can't wait to hear the next one. Sharp Nine...make more records with this band!!! Are you listening???

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