Sounds from Rikers Island

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek stated "As a musical document, it is an overwhelming success. Hope surrounds himself with musicians whose reputations are now legendary... the level of musical empathy and improvisational reciprocity is inspiring. This is an obscure date but it shouldn't be, as it features some of Hope and Gilmore's finest playing, and shows Jones in rare, lighthearted form".

Track listing

All compositions by Elmo Hope except as indicated

1. "One for Joe" - 4:34
2. "Ecstasy" - 3:15
3. "Three Silver Quarters" - 4:45
4. "A Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) - 5:57
5. "Trippin'" - 3:19
6. "It Shouldn't Happen to a Dream" (Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges) - 4:07
7. "Kevin" - 4:15
8. "Monique" - 3:02
9. "Groovin' High" (Gillespie) - 2:59

Personnel