Cruisin' the 'Bird

Cruisin' the 'Bird
Studio album by Bobby Hutcherson
Released	1988
Recorded	April 15–16, 1988
Studio	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:55CD release with additional track
Label	Landmark LLP/LCD 1517
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
Farewell Keystone (1988) Cruisin' the 'Bird (1988) Ambos Mundos (1989)

Cruisin' the 'Bird is an album by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson featuring performances recorded in 1988 and released on Orrin Keepnews' Landmark label. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

On Allmusic, Scott Yanow observed "Throughout his career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has recorded one rewarding set after another, always being quite consistent. ... Fine music". ^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted.

1. "All or Nothing at All" (Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence) – 6:48
2. "Cruisin' the 'Bird" – 6:09
3. "Sierra" – 8:33
4. "If You Do" – 6:45 additional track on CD release
5. "Imminent Treasures" – 6:39
6. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:08
7. "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 6:11
8. "On the Delta" – 5:42

Personnel

• Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba
• Ralph Moore – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Buddy Montgomery - piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Victor Lewis – drums

References

1. Fitzgerald, M., Landmark Records listing accessed December 20, 2017
2. Bobby Hutcherson Catalog, accessed December 20, 2017
3. Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography, accessed February 4, 2019
4. Yanow, Scott. Bobby Hutcherson: Cruisin' the Bird – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved December 20, 2017.