Hot Line (subtitled The Tenor of Bill Barron) is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1962 and first released on the Savoy label.Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated Labels accessed February 6, 2017Bill Barron Catalog accessed February 6, 2017 The album was also rereleased as The Hot Line under Booker Ervin's co-leadership.Bill Barron discography accessed February 6, 2017
Reception
In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow called it a "fine release" stating "Barron's five advanced originals alternate with three standards that give the two tenors an opportunity to display their contrasting but complementary inside/outside styles"
Track listing All compositions by Bill Barron except where noted. "Bill's Boogie" – 6:50 "Groovin'" – 6:08 "Now's the Time" (Charlie Parker) – 9:05 "A Cool One" – 4:37 "Jelly Roll" – 4:49 "Playhouse March" (Ted Curson) – 5:23 "Billie's Bounce" (Parker) – 3:04 Bonus track on reissue "Work Song" (Nat Adderley) – 5:03
Personnel Bill Barron, Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone Kenny Barron – piano Larry Ridley – bass Andrew Cyrille – drums
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