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
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

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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
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AllMusic     [3]

Track listing

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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

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Production

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References

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