BOBBY HUTCHERSON
Un Poco Loco (Koch)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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This is a reissue of a 1980 Columbia Records release featuring vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson leading an group of players from an interesting range of backgrounds through a straight ahead set. Hutcherson, of course, brought some impressive avant garde credentials along, though he had moved increasingly toward the mainstream through the years. Pianist George Cables has established himself as one of the top players in the bop realm, and John Abercrombie's guitar was one of the defining elements in the fusiony ECM sound. The diversity of their backgrounds, though, didn't prevent these players from finding common ground on this session, and vibes/piano/guitar proved to be a potent front line.

That front line was supported by drummer Peter Erskine and bassist Chuch Domanico through seven tracks that range from the Bud Powell penned title track to originals by Cables and Hutcherson. No matter the source or style of the material, though, the playing is first rate from start to finish. If you like jazz, and especially if you like the vibes, then you'd have to be a little crazy to miss Un Poco Loco.

Track List:

The Sailor's Song * Silver Hollow * Un Poco Loco * Love Song * Ivory Coast * Ebony Moonbeams * I Wanna Stand Over There

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