Hag Leaps In

• Artist: Bob Haggart
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1995
• Total Time: 67:57
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Bassist Bob Haggart, 81 at the time of his Arbors trio set, is heard still in prime form, whether accompanying the 74-year-old pianist John Bunch or guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli (a mere 69). The most unusual aspect of Haggart's date is that his group performs "Big Noise From Winnetka" without a drummer, which actually makes the song a bit pointless. Otherwise, the repertoire (swing standards and a few basic originals, including the title cut, which is based on "Lester Leaps In") is conventional and enjoyable. The music consistently swings, the three veterans split the solo space fairly evenly, and everyone plays at their usual high level. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Big Noise from Winnetka	Bob Crosby, Ray Bauduc, Bob Haggart, Gil Rodin	Bob Haggart	(3:39)
If I Had You	Ted Shapiro, Reginald Connelly, Jimmy Campbell	Bob Haggart	(4:50)
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise	Sigmund Romberg, Oscar Hammerstein II	Bob Haggart	(4:38)
All Too Soon	Duke Ellington, Carl Sigman	Bob Haggart	(5:00)
Hag Leaps In	John Bunch, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bob Haggart	Bob Haggart	(4:23)
Always	Irving Berlin	Bob Haggart	(6:59)
I'm Beginning to See the Light	Johnny Hodges, Harry James, Duke Ellington, Don George	Bob Haggart	(4:56)
Dot's Cheesecake	John Bunch, Bucky Pizzarelli, Bob Haggart	Bob Haggart	(6:02)
Shaky Breaks the Ice	Joe Mooney	Bob Haggart	(3:56)
My Inspiration	Bob Haggart, Nappy Lamare	Bob Haggart	(4:56)
Azurté	Wild Bill Davis	Bob Haggart	(5:52)
Passion Flower	Billy Strayhorn	Bob Haggart	(4:15)
Chelsea Bridge	Billy Strayhorn	Bob Haggart	(5:42)
Air Mail Special	Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Mundy	Bob Haggart	(4:17)

Credits

Herb Snitzer (Cover Photo), Bob Haggart (Bass), Gary Baldassari (Mastering), Jack Stine (Liner Notes), Gary Baldassari (Engineer), Bucky Pizzarelli (Guitar), Herb Snitzer (Photography), Bob Haggart (Liner Notes), Mat Domber (Producer), John Bunch (Piano), Gary Baldassari (Recording), Rachel Domber (Producer), Vic DeRobertis (Design), Mike Badalamenti (Assistant Engineer)