On August 23, 2024, Russell Malone died aged 60. He was musician (guitar), recorded and performed with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Benny Green, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Kenny Barron, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jack McDuff, Mulgrew Miller, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Hank Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Sonny Rollins, Houston Person, David Sanborn, Mose Allison, Kenny Barron, Gary Bartz, Stefano Di Battista, David Benoit, Don Braden, Gary Burton, Regina Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, The Chieftains, Jimmy Cobb, Natalie Cole, Will Downing, Jon Faddis, Macy Gray, Dave Grusin, Vincent Herring, Shirley Horn, Freddie Hubbard, Etta Jones, B. B. King, Gladys Knight, Jeff Lorber, Christian McBride, Bill Mobley, New York Voices, Johnny O’Neal, Kenny Rankin, Tony Reedus, Stephen Scott, Janis Siegel, Terell Stafford, Joss Stone, Billy Taylor, Steve Turre and Gerald Wilson. As leader, Malone released 15 albums.
Tag Archives: Bobby Hutcherson
Eric Dolphy: Out To Lunch!
In August 1964, “Blue Note” label released “Out to Lunch!”, album by Eric Dolphy. It was recorded in February 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
- Eric Dolphy – bass clarinet, flute, alto saxophone
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – bass
- Tony Williams – drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Reid Miles – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Dolphy.
- Hat and Beard
- Something Sweet, Something Tender
- Gazzelloni
- Out to Lunch
- Straight Up and Down
John Hicks: Same
In May 1982, “Theresa” label released the self-titled, fifth John Hicks album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Different Fur Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Allen Pittman.
Personnel:
- John Hicks – piano
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Olympia Hicks – piano
- Walter Booker – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Mark Needham – recording, mixing
- John Golden – lacquer cut
- Paul Arslanian – producer assistant
Track listing:
- Pas De Trois (Dance for Three) – Paul Arslanian
- Steadfast – John Hicks
- For John Chapman – John Hicks
- Star-Crossed Lovers – Billy Strayhorn
- Littlest One of All – Bobby Hutcherson
- After the Morning – John Hicks
- That Ole Devil Called Love – Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher
- Gypsy Folk Tales – Walter Davis
Bobby Hutcherson: Dialogue
In September 1965, “Blue Note” label released “Dialogue”, the second Bobby Hutcherson studio album. It was recorded in April 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba
- Andrew Hill – piano
- Richard Davis – double bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
- Sam Rivers – soprano and tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Alfred Bennet Spellman Jr, – liner notes
Track listing:
- Catta – Andrew Hill
- Idle While – Joe Chambers
- Les Noirs Marchant – Andrew Hill
- Dialogue – Joe Chambers
- Ghetto Lights – Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill: Judgment!
In September 1964, “Blue Note” label released “Judgment!”, the fourth Andrew Hill album. It was recorded in January 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Andrew Hill – piano
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – bass
- Elvin Jones – drums
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Leonard Feather – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Andrew Hill.
- Siete Ocho
- Flea Flop
- Yokada Yokada
- Alfred
- Judgment
- Reconciliation
Bobby Hutcherson: Now!
In June 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Now!”, the eleventh Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded October – November 1969, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba, vibes
- Harold Land – tenor saxophone
- Kenny Barron – piano
- Stanley Cowell – piano, electric piano
- Wally Richardson – guitar
- Herbie Lewis – bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
- Candido Camero – congas
- Gene McDaniels- lead vocals
- Hilda Harris, Albertine M. Robinson, Ellen Gilbert, Christine Spencer, Maeretha Stewart – backing vocal
Track listing:
- Slow Change – Bobby Hutcherson, Gene McDaniels
- Hello to the Wind – Joe Chambers, Gene McDaniels
- Now – Bobby Hutcherson, Gene McDaniels
- The Creators – Herbie Lewis
- Black Heroes – Harold Land
Bobby Hutcherson: San Francisco
In May 1971, “Blue Note” label released “San Francisco”, album by Bobby Hutcherson and Harold Land. It was recorded in July 1970, at “United Artists Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Duke Pearson.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba, percussion
- Harold Land – tenor saxophone, flute, oboe
- Joe Sample – piano, electric piano
- John Williams – bass, Fender bass
- Mickey Roker – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Bobby Hutcherson, except where noted.
- Goin’ Down South – Joe Sample
- Prints Tie
- Jazz – Joe Sample
- Ummh
- Procession
- A Night in Barcelona – Harold Land
Andrew Hill: Andrew !!!
In April 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Andrew!!!”, the sixth Andrew Hill album. It was recorded in June 1964, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Andrew Hill – piano
- John Gilmore – tenor saxophone
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Richard Davis – double bass
- Joe Chambers – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Andrew Hill
- The Griots
- Black Monday
- Duplicity
- Le Serpent Qui Danse
- No Doubt
- Symmetry
- The Griots – alternate
- Symmetry – alternate
Bobby Hutcherson: Stick-Up
In March 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Stick-Up!”, the fifth Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded in July 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- McCoy Tyner – piano
- Herbie Lewis – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted.
- Una Muy Bonita – Ornette Coleman
- 8/4 Beat
- Summer Nights
- Black Circle
- Verse
- Blues Mind Matter
Grant Green: Idle Moments
In February 1965, “Blue Note” label released “Idle Moments”, the 16th Grant Green album. It was recorded in November 1963, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Grant Green – guitar
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- Duke Pearson – piano
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Bob Cranshaw – double bass
- Al Harewood – drums
Track listing:
- Idle Moments – Duke Pearson
- Jean De Fleur – Grant Green
- Django – John Lewis
- Nomad – Duke Pearson
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