Musician of the Year

Musician of the Year is an album led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.Savoy Records Catalog: 12000 series accessed September 17, 2018Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated labels accessed September 17, 2018

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "While the original album title may be a sign of the record label getting carried away, trombonist Eddie Bert is a strong bebop trombonist like J.J. Johnson. On this session he's joined by the always superb pianist Hank Jones, plus Wendell Marshall and Kenny Clarke. ... Bert's been more active as a sideman than a leader since the '50s, so this is one album that his fans need to acquire".

Track listing All compositions by Eddie Bert, except where indicated. "Fragile" (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:25 "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Andy Razaf, Chick Webb) – 3:19 "I Should'a Said" – 4:32 "See You Later" – 5:02 "Three Bass Hit" (Ozzie Cadena) – 7:36 "What D'Ya Say?" (Cadena) – 5:45 "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 3:37

Personnel Eddie Bert – trombone Hank Jones – piano Wendell Marshall – bass Kenny Clarke – drums

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