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High Hope!

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Released
  
1962

Genre
  
Jazz

High Hope! (1961)
  
Homecoming! (1961)

Recorded
  
1961 New York City

Label
  
Beacon LP/BS 401

High Hope! is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope which was originally released on the Beacon label.

Contents

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated "it is not an essential release, but the music is quite worthwhile and enjoyable. In fact, Elmo Hope's relatively slim discography makes all of his recordings quite valuable due to his talent".

Track listing

All compositions by Elmo Hope

  1. "Chips" - 4:56
  2. "Moe's Bluff" - 4:19
  3. "Happy Hour" - 4:03
  4. "Mo Is On" - 4:28
  5. "Maybe So" - 4:37
  6. "Crazy" - 4:15

Personnel

  • Elmo Hope - piano
  • Paul Chambers (tracks 1-3), Butch Warren (tracks 4-6) - bass
  • Granville T. Hogan (tracks 4-6) Philly Joe Jones (tracks 1-3) - drums

    • References

    High Hope! Wikipedia
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