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Smokestack – Andrew Hill

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description Smokestack – Andrew Hill Overview

Andrew Hill’s *Smokestacks* is a significant jazz album from 1963. The Pacific Jazz Ensemble performs Hill's intricate compositions, notably the title track which uses extended improvisation to explore themes related to industry and urban landscapes. This work is notable for its advanced harmonic language and rhythmic complexity appealing to listeners interested in avant-garde jazz and those seeking challenging musical experiences. It’s particularly relevant for musicians and fans of classic jazz exploring sophisticated arrangements.

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Is Andrew Hill's album called Smokestack or Smoke Stack?

The Blue Note album is commonly listed as Smoke Stack, two words. Catalogs and searches sometimes collapse it into Smokestack, but the 1966 Blue Note title is Smoke Stack.

What makes the Smoke Stack lineup unusual?

It has 2 bassists playing together: Richard Davis and Eddie Khan. Andrew Hill plays piano and Roy Haynes plays drums, with no horn player on the original quartet session.

When was Smoke Stack recorded and released?

Smoke Stack was recorded on December 13, 1963 at Van Gelder Studio. Blue Note released it in 1966, after Hill's Black Fire had already introduced him to the label's audience.

Are the tracks on Smoke Stack all Andrew Hill originals?

Yes. The album includes Hill compositions such as Smoke Stack, The Day After, Wailing Wall, Ode to Von, Verne, and 30 Pier Avenue.

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