Cruisin' the 'Bird is an album by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson featuring performances recorded in 1988 and released on Orrin Keepnews' Landmark label.[1][2][3]

Cruisin' the 'Bird
Studio album by Bobby Hutcherson
Released	1988
Recorded	April 15 and 16, 1988
Studio	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	51:55 CD release with additional track
Label	Landmark LLP/LCD 1517
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Bobby Hutcherson chronology
In the Vanguard (1987) Cruisin' the 'Bird (1988) Ambos Mundos (1989)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

On Allmusic, Scott Yanow observed "Throughout his career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has recorded one rewarding set after another, always being quite consistent. ... Fine music".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted.

1. "All or Nothing at All" (Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence) – 6:48
2. "Cruisin' the 'Bird" – 6:09
3. "Sierra" – 8:33
4. "If You Do" – 6:45 additional track on CD release
5. "Imminent Treasures" – 6:39
6. "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:08
7. "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 6:11
8. "On the Delta" – 5:42

Personnel

• Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone, marimba
• Ralph Moore – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Buddy Montgomery - piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Victor Lewis – drums

References