{"product_id":"bobby-hutcherson-four-seasons","title":"Bobby Hutcherson - Four Seasons","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen considering the jazz vibraphone giants of the 20th century, seven stand out: Lionel Hampton, Red Norvo, Milt Jackson, Terry Gibbs, Cal Tjader, Gary Burton, and Bobby Hutcherson.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBobby Hutcherson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1941-2016), originally inspired by Milt Jackson, emerged from Los Angeles in the late 1950s. After a stint with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Mitchell-Al Grey sextet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1962, Hutcherson moved to New York, becoming the house vibraphonist for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elabel. His foundation in hard bop did not limit him, as he also played in avant-garde sessions with artists like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Dolphy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackie McLean\u003c\/strong\u003e. On December 11, 1983, the 42-year-old Hutcherson performed seven standards with a stellar group. Pianist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Cables\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistently excellent throughout his career, had been working with Hutcherson since 1977. Bassist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerbie Lewis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a versatile musician, had collaborated with Hutcherson since 1966. Drummer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilly Joe Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his work with Miles Davis, also contributed to the session.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recording of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealbum features seven standards, starting with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThelonious Monk\u003c\/strong\u003e's \"\u003cem\u003eI Mean You\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which showcases each musician. Hutcherson's solo on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCole Porter\u003c\/strong\u003e's \"\u003cem\u003eAll Of You\u003c\/em\u003e\" is particularly adventurous. \"\u003cem\u003eSpring Is Here\u003c\/em\u003e\" receives a beautiful interpretation, and \"\u003cem\u003eStar Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e\" is taken uptempo. Hutcherson's introduction on \"\u003cem\u003eIf I Were A Bell\u003c\/em\u003e\" is notable, as is Jones's solo. The session spotlights Cables on \"\u003cem\u003eSummertime\u003c\/em\u003e\" and concludes with a vibrant version of \"\u003cem\u003eAutumn Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Decades later, the music remains a timeless classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFour Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis available on black vinyl, celebrates its 40th Anniversary, and includes an insert with newly written liner-notes by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott Yanow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MUSIC ON VINYL","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":53206024552775,"sku":"TRI-61670","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/a3d04c9ceebc601eac850fb497b8e6cc.jpg?v=1769366798","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/bobby-hutcherson-four-seasons","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}