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New JerseyJazzSocietyMILT HINTON BOOKcontinued from page 43in studio work. During t<strong>his</strong> period, Hintonfinally was able to obtain <strong>some</strong> real financialsecurity. He worked in a variety <strong>of</strong> situations,and the resulting stories that comefrom <strong>his</strong> <strong>experience</strong>s are fun to read.Once the studio work fell <strong>of</strong>f, Hinton <strong>got</strong>back to <strong>his</strong> real love — playing jazz. Hintonwas a frequent participant at jazz festivals,parties and cruises, <strong>of</strong>ten involving travel tooverseas destinations. He details interestingstories relating to <strong>his</strong> trips to Russia. Heperformed extensively at the popular NewYork City club Michael’s Pub. There werecountless jazz recording sessions, severalunder Hinton’s leadership.What comes through in t<strong>his</strong> book moststrongly is Hinton’s love <strong>of</strong> life, and thepositive outlook that enabled him tosucceed far beyond anything that he couldhave imagined in <strong>his</strong> earliest years. He writesglowingly <strong>of</strong> the strength and beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>his</strong>second wife, Mona, who provided him withlove, support and the assets <strong>of</strong> her greatintelligence and practical nature.His many musical relationships are alsoexplored in depth, particularly <strong>his</strong> superbword portraits <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> <strong>his</strong> fellowbassists. Jazz is chock full <strong>of</strong> unique andinteresting personalities, and Hintoncaptures many <strong>of</strong> them in t<strong>his</strong> volume.The photographs that are a big part <strong>of</strong>Playing the Changes enhance the tale thatCommercial ServicesHinton tells. Most <strong>of</strong> the pictures includedare from the extensive library <strong>of</strong> photographstaken by Milt Hinton, and cataloged byHolly Maxson. Hinton was in a uniqueposition, having many opportunities tocapture intimate behind the scenes andcasual moments that were not available topr<strong>of</strong>essional photographers. In doing so, hewas able to add significantly to the field <strong>of</strong>jazz photography. There are also manyphotos taken from <strong>his</strong> family archives, aswell as <strong>some</strong> taken <strong>of</strong> Hinton by others.David Berger, who enjoyed a 40-yearfriendship and pr<strong>of</strong>essional partnershipwith Milt Hinton has been instrumentalin putting together all three volumescontaining Hinton’s words and photographs.Holly Maxson, an accomplishedphotographer, has been organizing theHinton photographic collection since 1979.Berger and Maxson co-direct the Milton J.Hinton Photographic Collection. They alsoproduced Keeping Time: The Life, Music andPhotographs <strong>of</strong> Milt Hinton, an awardwinningdocumentary.While t<strong>his</strong> is alarge-sized book,a style usuallyreferred to as a“c<strong>of</strong>fee table”book, it is not onethat should bepurchased solely forthe photographs.The text and thephotos are carefullyintegrated, and are <strong>of</strong> equal relevance. Thetext is highly readable and interesting. Thephotographs are equally engaging. Takentogether, they are an important addition tojazz literature. There is also a CD includedthat has oral versions by Hinton <strong>of</strong> severalhighlights from the book, and a few musicalselections as well.T<strong>his</strong> book is essentially an updating <strong>of</strong> BassLine: The Stories and Photographs <strong>of</strong> MiltHinton, published in 1988 by TempleUniversity Press, and includes the superbPreface that Dan Morgenstern wrote forBass Line. Playing the Changes has manynew photographs, and has additional andrevised text that updates Hinton’s story tothe conclusion <strong>of</strong> <strong>his</strong> fabulous life onDecember 19, 2000. It will serve as avaluable companion to Bass Line for thosewho already have that book, and as awelcome newcomer to the library <strong>of</strong> alljazz enthusiasts.For more information, visitwww.milthinton.com.Shelly ProductionspresentsLive Jazz Saturday Nightsat 27 MixMAY 3All Star Jazz Quartetfeaturing Carrie JacksonJJMAY 10All Star Jazz Quartetfeaturing Carrie Jackson27 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102973-648-0643Entertainmentstarts 8:00 PMCall for ReservationsShelly Productions, Inc.P.O. Box 61, Elmwood Park, NJ • 201-796-9582May 2008___________________________________ 45
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