MILT HINTON - East Coast Jazz Series No. 5 + 1 (1955-2014) RM / Bethlehem Album Collection 1000 / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This 1955 date finds the venerable jazz bassist in the choice company of clarinetist Tony Scott (listed as A.J. Sciacca), pianist Dick Katz, and drummer Ossie Johnson. Having already established himself as a veteran sideman after getting his start in the late '20s, Hinton marked the mid-'50s with some solo dates for Bethlehem label. This collection features several remastered tracks from this association, including the Hinton originals "Pik 'N' Pat" and "Upstairs with Milton." And while Scott and Katz avail themselves nicely on a smattering of solos, Hinton is the focus, displaying his deft bass work on every track with some extended soloing -- he even indulges in a bit of bowing on his own "Ebony Silhouette." Topped off with some fetching numbers by Katz and Scott, and handful of tasty covers, this Hinton disc makes for a perfect showcase of the master bassist's considerable talents. by Stephen Cook
Tracklist:
1 Mean to Me 4:16
Fred E. Ahlert / Roy Turk
2 Pick 'N Pat 4:44
Milt Hinton
3 Over the Rainbow 3:39
Harold Arlen / E.Y. "Yip" Harburg
4 Milt to the Hilt 3:38
Milt Hinton
5 Don't Blame Me 2:30
Dorothy Fields / Jimmy McHugh
6 Katz' Meow (A Canon for Cats) 5:20
Dick Katz
7 Upstairs With Milt 2:16
Milt Hinton
8 Ebony Silhouette 2:44
Milt Hinton / Benny Payne
9 Cantus Firmus 4:28
Dick Katz
10 These Foolish Things 3:49
Harry Link / Holt Marvell / Jack Strachey
- Bonus Track -
11 Milt to the Hilt 3:50
Milt Hinton
Credits:
Bass – Milt Hinton
Clarinet – A. J. Sciacca
Drums – Osie Johnson
Piano – Dick Katz
Producer – Creed Taylor