Released 2011 | Length 54:47 Release date 19 July 2011 | |
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Recorded February 28, 2011Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ Similar Cedar Walton albums, Jazz albums | ||
The Bouncer is the final studio recording released by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.
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Reception
Allmusic reviewed the album stating "The Bouncer, features the journeyman hard bopper leading a fine quintet of like-minded individuals". 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". 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".
Track listing
All compositions by Cedar Walton except as indicated
- "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
Production
Songs
1The Bouncer5:26
2Lament9:38
3Bell For Bags5:29