Solo / Quartet Explained

Solo / Quartet
Type:	Album
Artist:	Bobby Hutcherson
Cover:	Solo - Quartet.jpg
Released:	1982
Recorded:	September 28, 1981; October 9, 1981; February 1–2 1982; March 1, 1982
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	44:41
Label:	Contemporary
Producer:	John Koenig
Chronology:	Bobby Hutcherson
Prev Title:	Un Poco Loco
Prev Year:	1979
Next Title:	Farewell Keystone
Next Year:	1982

Solo / Quartet is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, recorded in 1981 and 1982 and released on the Contemporary label.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's most unusual and interesting releases... The quartet set is excellent but it is Bobby Hutcherson's solo performances that are most memorable and unique".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except as indicated

1. "Gotcha" - 6:08
2. "For You, Mom and Dad" - 5:15
3. "The Ice Cream Man" - 6:58
4. "La Alhambra" - 5:44
5. "Old Devil Moon" (E. Y. Harburg, Burton Lane) - 7:47
6. "My Foolish Heart" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 5:23
7. "Messina" - 7:26

• Recorded at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California on September 28 & October 9, 1981, February 1 & 2, and March 1, 1982

Personnel

• Bobby Hutcherson - vibes, marimba, xylophone, bells, chimes, boo-bam
• McCoy Tyner - piano (tracks 4-7)
• Herbie Lewis - bass (tracks 4-7)
• Billy Higgins - drums (tracks 4-7)
• John Koenig - bells (track 3)

Notes and References

1. http://www.musicweb-international.com/jazz/hutcherson/Rec_BH_Solo_Quartet.htm Bobby Hutcherson discography
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed January 28, 2011