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Up in Smoke
| 1 | The Best Things in Life Are Free 9:00 |
| 2 | Molly 7:35 |
| 3 | Chelsea Bridge 5:59 |
| 4 | Curacao 6:57 |
| 5 | Portrait of Smith 6:42 |
| 6 | I'll Close My Eyes 7:12 |
| 7 | Segment 6:16 |
| 8 | Up in Smoke! 7:25 |
| 9 | Sassy 4:27 |
Editorial Reviews
Ian Hendrickson-Smith, a fine hard bop altoist, was 29 at the time that he recorded this CD, his debut as a leader. With fine support from pianist David Hazeltine (who has several excellent solos), bassist Barak Mori, and drummer Joe Strasser, Hendrickson-Smith swings on four originals and obscurities and five jazz standards. His tone is a little reminiscent of Jackie McLean's (though not as abrasive) and he comes up with creative ideas in the hard bop tradition, with the low-down blues "Up in Smoke!" being a high point. In fact, the music is not that dissimilar from a typical mid-'60s Blue Note date, so fans of that ear will be interested in this driving live set. Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
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