Can't Help Swinging is an album by saxophonist Jimmy Hamilton which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Swingville label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states: "The Can't Help Swingin album showcases Hamilton with pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Earl Williams in a quartet. Although Hamilton plays some clarinet (most notably on the atmospheric 'Dancing on the Ceiling'), the emphasis throughout both sets is on his rarely heard tenor. He is less bop-oriented and more basic on the bigger horn than on his usual ax, swinging hard and showing just how strong a tenor player he could be. Worth exploring". All About Jazz said "Jimmy was the sole horn ... The tone is more intimate, showing his sweet side; it would have been perfect on the Moodsville label".

Can't Help Swinging

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Hamilton except where noted

"Panfried" – 7:07

"Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 4:36

"Baby Won't You Please Come Home" (Charles Warfield, Clarence Williams) – 4:39

"Definite Difference" – 3:13

"There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) – 6:01

"Dancing on the Ceiling" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 6:32

"Route 9W" – 3:46

"Town Tavern Rag" – 3:14

Personnel

Jimmy Hamilton – tenor saxophone, clarinet

Tommy Flanagan – piano

Wendell Marshall – bass

Earl Williams – drums

References

Jimmy Hamilton albums

1961 albums

Swingville Records albums

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Albums produced by Esmond Edwards

Can't Help Swinging