Solo / Quartet is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson recorded in 1981 and 1982 and released on the Contemporary label.[1]

Solo / Quartet
Studio album by Bobby Hutcherson
Released	1982
Recorded	September 28 & October 9, 1981, February 1 & 2 and March 1, 1982
Genre	Jazz
Length	44:41
Label	Contemporary
Producer	John Koenig
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
Un Poco Loco (1979) Solo / Quartet (1982) Farewell Keystone (1982)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "This is one of vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's most unusual and interesting releases... The quartet set is excellent but it is Bobby Hutcherson's solo performances that are most memorable and unique".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except as indicated

1. "Gotcha" - 6:08
2. "For You, Mom and Dad" - 5:15
3. "The Ice Cream Man" - 6:58
4. "La Alhambra" - 5:44
5. "Old Devil Moon" (E. Y. Harburg, Burton Lane) - 7:47
6. "My Foolish Heart" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 5:23
7. "Messina" - 7:26

• Recorded at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California on September 28 & October 9, 1981, February 1 & 2, and March 1, 1982

Personnel

• Bobby Hutcherson - vibes, marimba, xylophone, bells, chimes, boo-bam
• McCoy Tyner - piano (tracks 4-7)
• Herbie Lewis - bass (tracks 4-7)
• Billy Higgins - drums (tracks 4-7)
• John Koenig - bells (track 3)

References