Time On My Hands
Pianist/composer Kent Hewitt lives in a maritime village in southeastern
Connecticut, and performs throughout New England and New York. Kent Hewitt’s Time on my Hands album follows
his tribute recording to his hometown, Little Town by the Sea, released in 2005. Kent is featured
on Steinway piano in a jazz trio setting performing standards from the great American songbook. Here is a pleasing repertoire
of swinging jazz classics, sentimental ballads, and lyrical Latin interpretations.
Personnel:
Kent
Hewitt: Piano
Peter Kontrimas: Bass
Matt Gordy: Drums
ARTIST STATEMENT
I
have long anticipated the opportunity to record a unique collection of eloquent jazz standards with a jazz trio. This collaboration
with drummer Matt Gordy and bassist Peter Kontrimas is a special privilege, much enhanced by the expertise of engineer/producer
Norman Johnson. His studio, Manor Recordings, complemented with a beautiful antique Steinway piano is an
ideal setting for recording. Featured in this album are great songs by some of my favorite composers: Vincent Youmans, Cole
Porter, Johnny Mandel, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rodgers and Hart, Herbie Hancock, Denny Zeitlin, Michel Legrand, and lyricists Johnny
Mercer, and Alan and Marilyn Bergman. My experience as an accompanist to vocalist Pat Mitchell has given me a greater appreciation
for lyrics and melodies of great American standards. This has inspired these instrumental interpretations and versions of
poignant ballads: I Could Have Told You, Once Upon A Summertime, and Where Do You Start?
Selections
1.
Time On My Hands 4:11
2. I Could Have Told You 5:40
3.
Wild is the Wind 5:29
4. Once
Upon a Summertime 3:57
5.
Everything I Love 4:00
6. Detour
Ahead 5:28
7. Where Do You Start?
5:41
8. Blue Daniel
5:02
9. Never Let Me Go 4:19
10.
Dolphin Dance 5:49
11. Quiet Now
4:22
12. My Little Boat )
3:47
13. My Romance 7:56
