Blues for Walls

Blues for Walls
Studio album by Hampton Hawes
Released	1973
Recorded	January 16, 17 & 18, 1973 Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:26
Label	Prestige PR 10060
Producer	Orrin 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 keyboardist Hampton Hawes recorded for the Prestige label in 1973.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
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

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

• Hampton Hawes - piano, electric piano, synthesizer
• Oscar Brashear - trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7)
• Hadley Caliman - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7)
• George Walker - guitar
• Henry Franklin - bass, electric bass
• Ndugu - drums

References