The Bouncer is the final studio album by pianist Cedar Walton. It was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.[1][2]
| The Bouncer | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| 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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Reception
editAllMusic 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]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted
- "The Bouncer" - 5:26
- "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) - 9:38
- "Bell for Bags" - 5:29
- "Halo" - 5:01
- "Underground Memoirs" - 7:18
- "Willie's Groove" - 6:09
- "Got to Get to the Island" (David Williams) - 9:17
- "Martha's Prize" - 6:29
Personnel
edit- Cedar Walton - piano
- Vincent Herring - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
- Steve Turre - trombone (tracks 1 & 5 only)
- David Williams - bass
- Willie Jones III - drums
- Ray Mantilla - percussion (track 5 only)
Production
edit- Don Sickler - producer
- Rudy Van Gelder - engineer
References
edit- ^ Cedar Walton discography accessed February 23, 2015
- ^ Jazz Depot: album details accessed December 13, 2018
- ^ a b Collar, M., Allmusic Review, February 23, 2015
- ^ Beuttler, B., JazzTimes Review, October 2011
- ^ Longley, M., BBC Music Review, accessed February 23, 2015