Solo / Quartet

Solo / Quartet
Studio album by Bobby Hutcherson
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
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
Un Poco Loco (1980) Solo / Quartet (1982) Four Seasons (1985)

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]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[4]

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)

References

1. Bobby Hutcherson discography accessed January 28, 2011
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed January 28, 2011
3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 740. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.
4. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 107. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.