Cruisin' the 'Bird
| Cruisin' the 'Bird | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Recorded | April 15 and 16, 1988 | |||
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:55 CD release with additional track | |||
| Label | Landmark LLP/LCD 1517 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
| Bobby Hutcherson chronology | ||||
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Cruisin' the 'Bird is an album by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson featuring performances recorded in 1988 and released on Orrin Keepnews' Landmark label.[1][2][3]
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [4] |
On Allmusic, Scott Yanow observed "Throughout his career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has recorded one rewarding set after another, always being quite consistent. ... Fine music".[4]
Track listing
All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted.
- "All or Nothing at All" (Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence) – 6:48
- "Cruisin' the 'Bird" – 6:09
- "Sierra" – 8:33
- "If You Do" – 6:45 additional track on CD release
- "Imminent Treasures" – 6:39
- "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:08
- "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 6:11
- "On the Delta" – 5:42
Personnel
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba
- Ralph Moore – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
- Buddy Montgomery - piano
- Rufus Reid – bass
- Victor Lewis – drums
References
- ^ Fitzgerald, M., Landmark Records listing accessed December 20, 2017
- ^ Bobby Hutcherson Catalog, accessed December 20, 2017
- ^ Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography, accessed February 4, 2019
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Bobby Hutcherson: Cruisin' the Bird – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2017.