| Joltin' Joe Roland | |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Joe Roland |
| Cover: | Joltin' Joe Roland.jpg |
| Released: | 1955 |
| Recorded: | January 17, 1950, May 10 & October 17, 1954 |
| Studio: | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 42:27 |
| Label: | Savoy MG 12039 |
| Producer: | Ozzie Cadena |
| Chronology: | Joe Roland |
| Next Title: | Joe Roland Quintette |
| Next Year: | 1955 |
Joltin' Joe Roland is an album by jazz vibraphonist Joe Roland which was released on the Savoy label in 1955.[1] [2] The album was originally released as two 10-inch LPs recorded at three sessions, two from 1950 and 1954 released as Joe Roland Quartet and Symfonet and the other from 1954 released as Joe Roland Quartet.[3]
Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: " He is paired in two 1954 quintets with either Freddie Redd (who plays conventional bop) and Wade Legge (sounding at his most eccentric) on piano. However the most memorable set is from 1950 for Roland is joined by guitar (Joe Puma), bass, drums and a string quartet. The writing for the strings (which is uncredited) is quite inventive and, although the strings do not solo, they sound very much like a jazz ensemble".
All compositions by Wade Legge, except where noted.