Playin' in the Yard is a live album by jazz keyboardist Hampton Hawes recorded at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival for the Prestige label.[1] Hampton's trio with Bob Cranshaw and Kenny Clarke also backed Dexter Gordon at the same concert, and the recordings with Gordon were released as Blues à la Suisse. Both recordings are noteworthy for Hampton's use of the electric piano for many of the performances.

Playin' in the Yard
Live album by Hampton Hawes
Released	1973
Recorded	July 7, 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival, Montreux, Switzerland
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:21
Label	Prestige PR 10077
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Hampton Hawes chronology
Live at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago (1973) Playin' in the Yard (1973) Northern Windows (1974)

Track listing

All compositions by Hampton Hawes except as indication

1. "Playin' in the Yard" (Sonny Rollins) - 10:57
2. "Double Trouble" - 8:53
3. "Pink Peaches" - 5:03
4. "De De" - 8:53
5. "Stella by Starlight" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) - 7:35

Personnel

• Hampton Hawes - piano, electric piano
• Bob Cranshaw - electric bass
• Kenny Clarke - drums

References