Cruisin' the 'Bird

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Cruisin' the 'Bird
Studio album by
Released1988
RecordedApril 15–16, 1988
StudioFantasy Studios, Berkeley CA
GenreJazz
Length51:55 CD release with additional track
LabelLandmark
LLP/LCD 1517
ProducerOrrin Keepnews
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
In the Vanguard
(1987)
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[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Bobby Hutcherson: Cruisin' the Bird – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2017.