Cubicle (album) explained

Cubicle
Type:	Album
Artist:	Walter Bishop Jr.
Cover:	Cubicle (album).jpg
Released:	1978
Recorded:	June 21, 1978
Studio:	CI Recording, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Muse MR 5151
Producer:	Mitch Farber
Chronology:	Walter Bishop Jr.
Prev Title:	Hot House
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	Yesterdays
Next Year:	1987

Cubicle is an album by pianist Walter Bishop Jr. which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Muse label in 1979.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

Ron Wynn of AllMusic stated "The fine bop pianist heads a large group of distinguished stars ... It's a different atmosphere for Bishop, usually featured in small combos or trios. The songs are nicely played, and there are several sparkling solos".

Track listing

All compositions by Walter Bishop Jr. except where noted

1. "Valley Land" – 6:34
2. "My Little Suede Shoes" (Charlie Parker) – 4:50
3. "Those Who Chant" – 7:08
4. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 8:06
5. "Now, Now That You've Left Me" (Mitch Farber) – 6:35
6. "Cubicle" – 4:12

Personnel

• Walter Bishop Jr. – piano
• Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Curtis Fuller – trombone
• Rene McLean – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
• Joe Caro – guitar
• Bob Cranshaw, Mark Egan (tracks 1 & 4) – Fender bass
• Billy Hart – drums
• Ray Mantilla – percussion
• Carmen Lundy – vocals (track 1)
• Mitch Farber – arranger

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5150.htm Muse LP series discography: 5150 to 5199
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records discography
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/walter-bishop-jr/catalog/#muse-mr-5151 Walter Bishop Jr. catalog