Monday, April 16, 2012

NICK HEMPTON - The Business (Posi-Tone 2011)


Nick Hempton - saxophones
Art Hirahara - piano
Yotam Silberstein - guitar
Marco Panascia - bass
Dan Aran - drums

 Australian-born alto saxophonist Nick Hempton unleashes a big sound and takes care of "The Business" on his new record. The album features a well-balanced program of Hempton's exciting compositions along with a few tasty covers thrown in for good measure. Hempton is joined on the date by his long time working rhythm section of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Marco Panascia, and the drummer Dan Aran. This hard-hitting session really swings solidly from beginning to end, and will certainly delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere. We feel confident that Nick Hempton's dynamic performance is sure to affect a pleasing response in ardent listeners when he gives them "The Business."
Posi-Tone Records