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Elmo Hope Trio is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label but rereleased on Contemporary Records.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[4]

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The boppish and fairly original Elmo Hope performs seven of his obscure originals, many of which are well worth reviving... Bop and straight-ahead jazz fans wanting to hear a talented pianist play fresh tunes should explore Elmo Hope's valuable music".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Elmo Hope except as indicated

  1. "B's A-Plenty" - 5:47
  2. "Barfly" - 6:18
  3. "Eejah" - 3:55
  4. "Boa" - 6:00
  5. "Something for Kenny" - 6:29
  6. "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) - 7:32
  7. "Minor Bertha" - 4:51
  8. "Tranquility" - 2:58

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Elmo Hope discography accessed November 27, 2012
  2. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 27, 2012
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 723. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
  4. ^ Swenson, J. (Editor) (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 105. ISBN 0-394-72643-X. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)