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Hampton Hawes Trio (subtitled Vol. 1) is the debut album by pianist Hampton Hawes recorded in 1955 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4.5 stars and stated:”The first of pianist Hampton Hawes’ long string of Contemporary recordings features him in his early prime in a trio with bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Chuck Thompson. In addition to three of his basic originals, Hawes performs fresh and swinging versions of seven standards, making such overplayed tunes such as “I Got Rhythm,” “What Is This Thing Called Love?,” and “All the Things You Are” really come alive. A gem, the first of many classic Hawes dates on Contemporary.”

Track listing
All compositions by Hampton Hawes except as indicated

“I Got Rhythm” (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 3:19
“What Is This Thing Called Love?” (Cole Porter) – 4:46
“Blues the Most” – 5:45
“So in Love” (Porter) – 3:58
“Feelin’ Fine” – 3:04
“Hamp’s Blues” – 3:42
“Easy Living” (Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin) – 4:50
“All the Things You Are” (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 4:59
“These Foolish Things” (Holt Marvell, Harry Link, Jack Strachey) – 4:50
“Carioca” (Vincent Youmans, Edward Eliscu, Gus Kahn) – 2:24

Personnel
Hampton Hawes – piano
Red Mitchell – bass (tracks 1–3 & 5–10)
Chuck Thompson – drums (tracks 1–3 & 5–10)

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Released: 1955
Recorded: June 28, 1955
Los Angeles Police Academy, Chavez Ravine, Los Angeles
Length: 41:07
Label: Contemporary
C 3505
Producer: Lester Koenig