The Bouncer (album)

The Bouncer is the final studio album by pianist Cedar Walton. It was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.[1][2]

The Bouncer
Studio album by
Cedar Walton
Released2011
RecordedFebruary 28, 2011
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
GenreJazz
Length54:47
LabelHighNote
HCD 7223
ProducerDon Sickler
Cedar Walton chronology
Song of Delilah: The Music of Victor Young
(2010)		 The Bouncer
(2011)

Reception

AllMusic reviewed the album stating "The Bouncer, features the journeyman hard bopper leading a fine quintet of like-minded individuals".[3] 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".[4] 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".[5]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Cedar Walton except where noted

  1. "The Bouncer" - 5:26
  2. "Lament" (J. J. Johnson) - 9:38
  3. "Bell for Bags" - 5:29
  4. "Halo" - 5:01
  5. "Underground Memoirs" - 7:18
  6. "Willie's Groove" - 6:09
  7. "Got to Get to the Island" (David Williams) - 9:17
  8. "Martha's Prize" - 6:29

Personnel

Production

References
  1. Cedar Walton discography accessed February 23, 2015
  2. Jazz Depot: album details accessed December 13, 2018
  3. Collar, M., Allmusic Review, February 23, 2015
  4. Beuttler, B., JazzTimes Review, October 2011
  5. Longley, M., BBC Music Review, accessed February 23, 2015
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