Celebrity CEL-209
Beacon LP#401
Elmo Hope

Plays His Own Compositions

Fresh Sound Records

Personnel:
Elmo Hope (p), Paul Chambers, Edward Warren (b), Philly Joe Jones, Wilbert Granville T. Hogan (d)

Reference: FSRCD 411

Bar code: 8427328604116

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The highly original works of composer/pianist Elmo Hope included in this collection are certainly a landmark in his career and a source of unalloyed joy to his many admirers. Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones, two of the most exciting jazz musicians, are the remaining two-thirds of this extraordinary trio. Within the dazzling framework of Hopes vivid compositions, they form an aggregation with a strikingly individual style.

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Sample this album

01.

Hot Sauce 3:36

02.

When the Groove Is Low 5:01

Stars Over Marrakesh 6:45

Total time: 54:29 min.

01. Hot Sauce 3:32
02. When The Groove Is Low 4:59
03. De-Dah 4:26
04. Abdullah 3:45
05. Freffie 3:37
06. Stars Over Marrakesh 6:44
07. Chips 4:56
08. Happy Hour 4:03
09. Moe's Bluff 4:19
10. Moe Is On 4:28
11. Maybe So 4:37
12. Crazy 4:15

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All compositions by Elmo Hope

Sources:
Tracks #1-6, from the album "Here's Hope!" (Celebrity CEL-209)
Tracks #7-12, from the album "High Hope!" (Beacon LP#401)

Elmo Hope Trio
Elmo Hope (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Edward Warren (bass on #11-12), Philly Joe Jones (drums), Granville T. Hogan (drums on #11-12).
All tracks recorded in New York City, 1961

Liner notes: Jordi Pujol
Original recordings produced by Joe Davis
This compilation produced for CD release by Jordi Pujol
© 2006 by Fresh Sound Records

Mono · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered
Blue Moon Producciones Discograficas S.L.
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Special thanks to Bertha Hope & Dean Pratt