Elmo Hope Trio
Elmo Hope Trio is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label but rereleased on Contemporary Records.[1]
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| Released | 1960 | |||
| Recorded | February 8, 1959 | |||
| Studio | Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:39 | |||
| Label | Hifijazz J(S)-616 | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [4] |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The boppish and fairly original Elmo Hope performs seven of his obscure originals, many of which are well worth reviving... Bop and straight-ahead jazz fans wanting to hear a talented pianist play fresh tunes should explore Elmo Hope's valuable music."[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Elmo Hope except as indicated
- "B's A-Plenty" – 5:47
- "Barfly" – 6:18
- "Eejah" – 3:55
- "Boa" – 6:00
- "Something for Kenny" – 6:29
- "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 7:32
- "Minor Bertha" – 4:51
- "Tranquility" – 2:58
Personnel
References
- Elmo Hope discography Archived 2012-03-20 at the Wayback Machine accessed November 27, 2012
- Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed November 27, 2012
- Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 723. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 105. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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