I'm All Smiles (Hampton Hawes album) explained

I'm All Smiles
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Hampton Hawes
Cover:	I'm All Smiles.jpg
Released:	1973
Recorded:	April 30 & May 1, 1966
Venue:	Mitchell's Studio Club, Los Angeles, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	38:11
Label:	Contemporary S7631
Producer:	Lester Koenig
Chronology:	Hampton Hawes
Prev Title:	The Seance
Prev Year:	1966
Next Title:	Hamp's Piano
Next Year:	1967

I'm All Smiles is a live album by American jazz pianist Hampton Hawes recorded in 1966 but not released on the Contemporary label until 1973.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn states "His phrasing and voicings could entice or amaze, and he displays great range, rhythmic vitality, and harmonic excellence during the five selections featured on this 1966 live date".

Track listing

1. "I'm All Smiles" (Michael Leonard, Herbert Martin) - 7:25
2. "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) - 5:25
3. "Spring Is Here" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) - 5:04
4. "The Shadow of Your Smile" (Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster) - 9:55
5. "Searchin'" (Hampton Hawes) - 10:22

Personnel

• Hampton Hawes - piano
• Red Mitchell - bass
• Donald Bailey - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/hampton-hawes/catalog/#contemporary-m-3631 Hampton Hawes discography