| The Bouncer | ||||
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| 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 | |||
| Cedar Walton chronology | ||||
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The Bouncer is the final studio album released by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label. [1] [2]
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]
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All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted
Cedar! is the debut album by pianist Cedar Walton, recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.
Another Story is an album by jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine recorded for the Blue Note label in 1969 and performed by Turrentine with Thad Jones, Cedar Walton, Buster Williams, and Mickey Roker.
Anthenagin is an album by drummer Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers recorded in 1973 and released on the Prestige label.
Bridgework is an album by American jazz drummer Billy Higgins recorded in 1980 and 1986 and released on the Contemporary label.
Farewell Keystone is a live album by American jazz vibist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1982 at Keystone Korner in San Francisco and released on the Theresa label in 1988. The 1992 Evidence CD reissue added a bonus track.
Among Friends is a live album by American jazz pianist Cedar Walton recorded in 1982 at Keystone Korner in San Francisco at the same series of concerts that produced Bobby Hutcherson's Farewell Keystone and first released on the Theresa label in 1989. As the album was the final release on the Theresa label so the 1992 Evidence CD received greater distribution.
The Maestro is an album by pianist Cedar Walton with guest vocalist Abbey Lincoln recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label.
Cedar's Blues is a live album by pianist Cedar Walton's Quintet recorded in 1985 and released on the Italian Red label.
Eastern Rebellion 4 is an album by Eastern Rebellion led by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1983 and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
Bluesville Time is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1985 and released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.
Voices Deep Within is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2009 and released on the Highnote label.
Seasoned Wood is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2008 and released on the Highnote label.
One Flight Down is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2006 and released on the Highnote label.
The Promise Land is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2001 and released on the Highnote label.
Roots is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Astor Place label.
Roots is an album by American trombonist, composer and arranger Slide Hampton recorded in 1985 and released on the Dutch Criss Cross Jazz label.
Quickstep is an album by pianist Kenny Barron which was recorded in 1991 and released on the German Enja label.
Duo is an album by pianist Cedar Walton and bassist David Williams which was recorded in Italy 1990 and originally released on the Italian Red label. The album was first released as Off Minor due to a mistake incorrectly identifying the track "I Mean You" as another Thelonious Monk tune and as a result, the title and jacket were changed but the recorded contents remained the same.
Very PERSONal is an album by saxophonist Houston Person recorded in 1980 and released on the Muse label early the following year.
Davey Blue is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.