Can't Help Swinging is an album by saxophonist Jimmy Hamilton which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Swingville label.Jazzdisco: Prestige Records Catalog: Swingville 2000, 4000 series accessed August 22, 2018Jazzdisco: Tommy Flanagan Catalog accessed August 22, 2018
Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "The Can't Help Swingin album showcases Hamilton with pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Earl Williams in a quartet. Although Hamilton plays some clarinet (most notably on the atmospheric 'Dancing on the Ceiling'), the emphasis throughout both sets is on his rarely heard tenor. He is less bop-oriented and more basic on the bigger horn than on his usual ax, swinging hard and showing just how strong a tenor player he could be. Worth exploring". All About Jazz said "Jimmy was the sole horn ... The tone is more intimate, showing his sweet side; it would have been perfect on the Moodsville label".AAJ Staff, All About Jazz Review accessed August 21, 2018
Track listing All compositions by Jimmy Hamilton except where noted "Panfried" – 7:07 "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 4:36 "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" (Charles Warfield, Clarence Williams) – 4:39 "Definite Difference" – 3:13 "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) – 6:01 "Dancing on the Ceiling" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:32 "Route 9W" – 3:46 "Town Tavern Rag" – 3:14
Personnel Jimmy Hamilton – tenor saxophone, clarinet Tommy Flanagan – piano Wendell Marshall – bass Earl Williams – drums
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