The Ghost, the King and I featuring Scott Hamilton & Strings
€ 21,95
Description
“Some musical meetings are too good to let go. When The Ghost, the King and I first played with Scott Hamilton in 2024, the connection was instant. The kind of chemistry that doesn’t need discussion—you just know. Within days, we decided: we have to record this.
This album brings together three countries, three musical traditions. Dutch swing meets American jazz lyricism meets Korean classical refinement. Rob van Bavel’s arrangements weave these worlds together, letting swing standards breathe alongside intimate ballads while Salon de Musique’s strings add unexpected colors and depth.
Since 2008, The Ghost, the King and I have made their mark playing the music they love, the driving groove of Oscar Peterson, the smooth sophistication of Nat King Cole. Scott Hamilton needs no introduction to jazz fans. His tenor sound is unmistakable: warm, melodic, never showing off but always saying exactly what needs to be said.
The addition of Salon de Musique brings something distinctive to the session. The string trio doesn’t just accompany, they’re part of the conversation. Their classical background brings a different way of phrasing, adding new colors to familiar territory.
This is what happened on October 26, 2025 at Studio 1, Heuvellaan. No edits, no second takes. Just musicians listening to each other, finding their way through the music together.‘’
Now available as Super Audio CD and Hybrid CD HERE!
Scott Hamilton – tenor saxophone
Rob van Bavel – piano
Vincent Koning – guitar
Frans van Geest – bass
Hyemi Kim – violin
Jieun Kim – viola
Sohyeon Park – cello
Recording Details
- Recording date: October 26, 2025
- Recording location: Studio 1, Heuvellaan Hilversum
- Recording, mixing, and mastering: Frans de Rond
- Producers: Peter Bjørnild & Frans de Rond
- Artistic director strings: Wonyeong Kim
- Digital mastering: Tom Caulfield
- Cover design: Tom Beek
- Studio photography: Jurjen Donkers
