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 (1979) Solo / Quartet (1982) Farewell Keystone (1982)

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	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

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. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 107. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 740. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.