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Blues for Walls

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Blues for Walls
Studio album by
Released1973
RecordedJanuary 16–18, 1973
StudioFantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
GenreJazz
Length39:26
LabelPrestige
PR 10060
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Hampton Hawes chronology
Universe
(1972)
Blues for Walls
(1973)
Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago
(1973)

Blues for Walls is an album by jazz pianist/keyboardist Hampton Hawes recorded for the Prestige label in 1973.[1]

Reception

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Professional ratings
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Allmusic[2]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "For a few years (mostly 1972-74), pianist Hampton Hawes spent time exploring electric keyboards. His music became funkier and less distinctive, but his recordings from the era (which are mostly out of print) are certainly quite listenable, if a bit dated in places".[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Hampton Hawes.

  1. "Blues for Walls" – 7:50
  2. "Sun's Dance" – 7:12
  3. "Hamp's Collard Green Blues" – 4:10
  4. "Brother Brantley" – 4:55
  5. "Rain Forest" – 5:17
  6. "Carmel" – 5:25
  7. "Me-Ho" – 4:37

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Hampton Hawes discography accessed July 22, 2013
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed July 22, 2013