The Music of Calvin Hampton [Digital Only]

Calvin Hampton’s creative voice was an immensely important one within the New York musical world of the 1960s and 70s, and found his own ‘Bohemia’ – as Jeremy Filsell describes. The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, directed by Filsell bring us the first commercial release of less well-known, somewhat neglected choral and organ works by the composer, who died of Aids at the age of 46.

“Hampton’s unique voice is one of rare breadth, and it is hoped that this present recording, made in his adopted New York, the city which continually inspired his creativity, and gave voice to his music, may help in some way to stimulate greater interest in both his choral and organ music” – Jeremy Filsell.

★★★★★ “The soul of this album is Hampton’s work for choir. It’s put across with luminosity and polish by the Saint Thomas Fifth Avenue Choir of Men and Boys, which Filsell Directs” – Choir and Organ

“All played with unsparing clarity by Jeremy Filsell” – Cathedral Music

“[Hampton’s work for choir] It’s put across with luminosity and polish…to evoke the feeling of listening to Hampton’s music in a New York City church much like his own? That is essential and to be embraced” – Cathedral Music