Andi ChorleyThe Nature of Things Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Cut in 1956, The Nature of Things wound up as Lenny Hambro's last session as a leader for Columbia, and it was a fine way to go out -- a light, swinging affair that could be called cool if it wasn't so squarely in the middle of the road. And that's not a bad thing. Thanks to Hambro's sweet alto tone and light touch, the music is engagingly laid-back -- perfect for setting a breezy mood or relaxation. Though Hambro and his supporting groups -- one featuring guitarist Sal Salvador, bassist Clyde Lombardi, and drummer Harold Granowsky; the other featuring Barry Galbraith, bassist Arnold Fishkin and drummer Gus Johnson Jr.; pianist Eddie Costa is constant throughout -- are nimble players, this isn't an album to be listened to intently, it's a record to lay back and enjoy. It's period music, but in the good sense.
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