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The Bouncer is the final studio album released by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 2011 and released on the Highnote label.[1][2]

The Bouncer
Studio album by Cedar Walton
Released	2011
Recorded	February 28, 2011
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	54:47
Label	HighNote HCD 7223
Producer	Don Sickler
Cedar Walton chronology
Song of Delilah: The Music of Victor Young (2010) The Bouncer (2011)

Reception

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

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Track listing

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

• Cedar Walton - piano
• Vincent Herring - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone , flute
• Steve Turre - trombone (tracks 1 & 5 only)
• David Williams - bass
• Willie Jones III - drums
• Ray Mantilla - percussion (track 5 only)

Production

• Don Sickler - producer
• Rudy Van Gelder - engineer

References

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