How Hi the Fi
How Hi the Fi, subtitled A Buck Clayton Jam Session, is an album by trumpeter Buck Clayton which was recorded in 1953 and 1954 and released by Columbia.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The most memorable soloists are the rambunctious Trummy Young, the harmonically advanced chordings of Jimmy [Jones (pianist)|Jimmy Jones] and an exuberant Woody Herman who was rarely heard in this type of jam session setting. With Clayton having worked out some ensemble riffs for the horns beforehand and plenty of space left for spontaneity, this music has plenty of magic".Track listing
- "How Hi the Fi" – 13:40
- "Blue [Moon (1934 song)|Blue Moon]" – 14:00
- "Sentimental [Journey (song)|Sentimental Journey]" – 14:45
- "Moten Swing" – 13:30
- Recorded in NYC on December 14, 1953 and March 31, 1954
Personnel
- Buck Clayton – trumpet
- Joe [Newman (trumpeter)|Joe Newman], Joe Thomas – trumpet
- Urbie Green, Benny Powell, Trummy Young – trombone
- Woody Herman – clarinet
- Lem Davis – alto saxophone
- Al Cohn, Julian Dash – tenor saxophone
- Charles Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
- Jimmy Jones, Sir Charles Thompson – piano
- Steve Jordan, Freddie Green – guitar
- Walter Page – bass
- Jo Jones – drums