{"product_id":"triple-play-89408345524","title":"Triple Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eHAMPTON HENDRICKS GRAPPELLI, one might think this trio would be a real triple threat on the jazz scene. But alas, their latest album \"Triple Playin\" falls short of the mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Hampton's erratic saxophone solos, Hendrick's offbeat drumming, and Grappelli's out-of-tune violin, it's a wonder how they ever thought this collaboration would work. Each track feels like a chaotic mess of conflicting styles, as if they were all playing different songs at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \"Jazz Is Hard\", a misguided attempt at meta-humor that falls flat. Hendrick's drum solo on this track is particularly grating, like a toddler throwing a tantrum on a drum kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Smooth Grooves\" offers a brief respite from the chaos, but even then, Grappelli's violin playing sounds like a cat being strangled. It's a shame, really, as there are moments where their musical prowess shines through. Unfortunately, those moments are few and far between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, \"Triple Playin\" is a disjointed mess of an album that will leave even the most die-hard jazz fans scratching their heads. Perhaps Hampton, Hendricks, and Grappelli should stick to playing solo gigs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinyl Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50691183051083,"sku":"CD24551","price":32.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/2349\/9083\/files\/0089408345524.jpg?v=1730065487","url":"https:\/\/vinylcastle.com\/products\/triple-play-89408345524","provider":"Vinyl Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}