The Bouncer (album) explained

The Bouncer
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Cedar Walton
Cover:	The Bouncer (album).jpg
Released:	2011
Recorded:	February 28, 2011
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	54:47
Label:	HighNote HCD 7223
Producer:	Don Sickler
Chronology:	Cedar Walton
Prev Year:	2010

The Bouncer is the final studio album by pianist Cedar Walton. It was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewed the album stating "The Bouncer, features the journeyman hard bopper leading a fine quintet of like-minded individuals".^[3] JazzTimes observed "There’s nothing particularly groundbreaking about anything on the disc, mind you. But listeners looking for new music set solidly in the postbop tradition would be hard-pressed to do better than this".^[4] BBC Music noted "Ultimately, this album isn't going to burn any bold new paths in jazz, but it’s a soulful summation made in the still-glowing twilight of an old-faithful’s career".^[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted

1. "The Bouncer" - 5:26
2. "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) - 9:38
3. "Bell for Bags" - 5:29
4. "Halo" - 5:01
5. "Underground Memoirs" - 7:18
6. "Willie's Groove" - 6:09
7. "Got to Get to the Island" (David Williams) - 9:17
8. "Martha's Prize" - 6:29

Personnel

• Cedar Walton - piano
• Vincent Herring - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
• Steve Turre - trombone (tracks 1 & 5 only)
• David Williams - bass
• Willie Jones III - drums
• Ray Mantilla - percussion (track 5 only)

Production

• Don Sickler - producer
• Rudy Van Gelder - engineer

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/cedar-walton/catalog/#highnote-hcd-7223 Cedar Walton discography
2. http://www.jazzdepot.com/c_walton/7223.html Jazz Depot: album details
3. Collar, M., Allmusic Review, February 23, 2015
4. Beuttler, B., JazzTimes Review, October 2011
5. Longley, M., BBC Music Review, accessed February 23, 2015