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]

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)

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.