Cruisin' the 'Bird is an album by vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson featuring performances recorded in 1988 and released on Orrin Keepnews' Landmark label.Fitzgerald, M., Landmark Records listing accessed December 20, 2017Bobby Hutcherson Catalog, accessed December 20, 2017Jazzlists: Landmark 1500 series discography, accessed February 4, 2019
Reception
On Allmusic, Scott Yanow observed "Throughout his career, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson has recorded one rewarding set after another, always being quite consistent. ... Fine music".
Track listing All compositions by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted. "All or Nothing at All" (Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence) – 6:48 "Cruisin' the 'Bird" – 6:09 "Sierra" – 8:33 "If You Do" – 6:45 additional track on CD release "Imminent Treasures" – 6:39 "Chelsea Bridge" (Billy Strayhorn) – 5:08 "Come Rain or Come Shine" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 6:11 "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
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