Scope (album)

Scope is an album by saxophonist Buck Hill which was recorded in 1979 and released on the SteepleChase label.Jazzlists: Steeplechase Records 1000/30000 series discography accessed March 20, 2019SteepleChase Productions ApS: album details, accessed March 20, 2019Buck Hill discography, accessed March 20, 2019Fitzgerald, M. Jazzdiscography: Buck Hill Leader Entry, accessed March 20, 2019

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "The tunes are mostly challenging, not being based on bop standards, and clearly inspired the musicians. Hill is heard in top form throughout the underrated but superior session".

Track listing All compositions by Buck Hill except where noted "Scope" – 5:54 "Ballad Repeter" – 6:14 "Little Bossa" – 7:19 "Beast Beautiful" – 5:37 "The Sad Ones" – 8:13 "Funk Dumplin" – 5:56 "Snaps" (Buster Williams) – 7:26 Additional track on CD release

Personnel Buck Hill – tenor saxophone Kenny Barron – piano Buster Williams – bass Billy Hart – drums

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