The Lifesaver Explained

The Lifesaver
Type:	Album
Artist:	Joe Bonner
Cover:	The Lifesaver.jpg
Released:	1975
Recorded:	November 1974
Studio:	Blue Rock Studio, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Muse
Producer:	Joe Fields
Chronology:	Joe Bonner
Prev Title:	Triangle
Prev Year:	1974
Next Title:	Angel Eyes
Next Year:	1975

The Lifesaver is an album by pianist Joe Bonner which was recorded in 1974 and released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "This solo piano date is still one of Bonner's best. The influence of McCoy Tyner is strong but Bonner's six originals give the set an impressive amount of diversity and even at the relatively young age of 26, Joe Bonner had a lot to say. It is surprising that he has not become very well-known".

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Bonner

1. "Bonner's Bounce" – 6:00
2. "Tatoo" – 4:40
3. "Little Chocolate Boy" – 6:08
4. "The Lifesaver" – 5:32
5. "Native Son" – 9:27
6. "The Observer" – 3:15

Personnel

• Joe Bonner – piano

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5050.htm Muse LP series discography: 5050 to 5099
2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/muse.htm Muse Records listing
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Joe_Bonner.htm Jazzlists: Joe Bonner discography