Bobby Hutcherson Discography

1963 (age 22)

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Duke Pearson, piano; Grant Green, guitar #1,2,4; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Al Harewood, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 29, 1963

1. tk.8The KickerBlue Note 7243 5 21437 2 6; Mosaic MD5-271
2. tk.11BeduinBlue Note 7243 5 21437 2 6
3. tk.23For Duke P.-
4. tk.24Step Lightly-
5. tk.35Mirrors-
6. tk.36If Ever I Would Leave You-

* Blue Note 7243 5 21437 2 6   Bobby Hutcherson - The Kicker   1999
* Mosaic MD5-271   The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions   2021

1965

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Sam Rivers, tenor, soprano sax, bass clarinet, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Andrew Hill, piano; Richard Davis, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 3, 1965

1556 tk.3CattaBlue Note BLP 4198
1557 tk.11JasperBlue Note LT-996, CDP 7 46537 2
1558 tk.18Idle WhileBlue Note BLP 4198
1559 tk.24Ghetto Lights-
1560 tk.29Les Noirs Merchant-
1561 tk.30Dialogue-

* Blue Note BLP 4198, BST 84198   Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue   1965
= Blue Note CDP 7 46537 2   -   1987
* Blue Note LT-996   Bobby Hutcherson - Spiral   1979

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet #1,2,4-8; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Herbie Hancock, piano, organ; Ron Carter, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 10, 1965

1. 1602 tk.2ComponentsBlue Note BLP 4213
2. 1603 tk.17Tranquility-
3. 1604 tk.26Little B's Poem-
4. 1605 tk.28Juba Dance-
5. 1606 tk.37Movement-
6. 1607 tk.41Air-
7. 1608 tk.50Pastral-
8. tk.51West 22nd Street Theme-

* Blue Note BLP 4213, BST 84213   Bobby Hutcherson - Components   1966
= Blue Note B1-29027   -
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29027 2 0   -   1994

1966

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Herbie Hancock, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 8, 1966

1691 tk.2Aquarian MoonBlue Note BLP 4231
1692 tk.7Rojo-
1693 tk.10Bouquet-
1694 tk.12Head Start-
1695 tk.16When You Are Near-
1696 tk.21Maiden VoyageBlue Note BLP 4231, B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8
1697 tk.26The OmenBlue Note BLP 4231

* Blue Note BLP 4231, BST 84231   Bobby Hutcherson - Happenings   1967
= Blue Note CDP 7 46530 2   -   1987
* Blue Note B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8   Herbie Hancock - The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions   1998

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Joe Henderson, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 14, 1966

1. 1764 tk.16VerseBlue Note BLP 4244
2. 1765 tk.278/4 Beat-
3. 1766 tk.34Summer Nights-
4. 1767 tk.36Una Muy Bonita-
5. 1768 tk.40Black Circle-
6. 1769 tk.41Blues Mind Matter-

* Blue Note BLP 4244, BST 84244   Bobby Hutcherson - Stick-Up!   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 59378 2 8   -   1997

1967

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano; Albert Stinson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 21, 1967

1922 tk.2Subtle NeptuneBlue Note (J) GXF-3061
1923 tk.7My Joy-
1925 tk.16Theme From Blow UpBlue Note (J) GXF-3061, B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8
1926 tk.20ObliqueBlue Note (J) GXF-3061
1927 tk.25Bi-Sectional-
1924 tk.28Til Then-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3061   Bobby Hutcherson - Oblique   1979
= Blue Note CDP 7 84444 2   -   1990
* Blue Note B2BN 7243 4 95569 2 8   Herbie Hancock - The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions   1998

1968

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Workman, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 14, 1968

2069 tk.1Patterns (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 33583 2 8
2069 tk.3PatternsBlue Note LT-1044
2070 tk.8Effi-
2071 tk.10Nocturnal-
2072 tk.14Irina-
2073 tk.25Ankara-
2074 tk.29A Time To Go-

* Blue Note LT-1044   Bobby Hutcherson - Patterns   1980
= Blue Note B1-33583, CDP 7243 8 33583 2 8   -   1995

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Chick Corea, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, July 12, 1968

3059HerzogBlue Note BST 84291
3060Same Shame-
3062 tk.21Matrix-
3063 tk.24Pompeian-
3061 tk.25Total Eclipse-

* Blue Note BST 84291   Bobby Hutcherson - Total Eclipse   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7 84291 2   -   1989

Bobby Hutcherson - Harold Land Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 25, 1968

tk.8SpiralBlue Note LT-996
tk.14Visions-
tk.18Poor People's March-
Processionrejected
tk.28RuthBlue Note LT-996
tk.36The Wedding March-
Photon In The Paper Worldrejected

* Blue Note LT-996   Bobby Hutcherson - Spiral   1979

1969

Bobby Hutcherson - Harold Land Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Antibes Jazz Festival, Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, France, July 25, 1969

SpiralJazz Music Yesterday (It) JMY 1005-2
Blow Up-
Herzog-
Mayden Voyage-
Man On Mercury-

* Jazz Music Yesterday (It) JMY 1005-2   Bobby Hutcherson-Harold Land Quintet - Blow Up   1990

Bobby Hutcherson - Harold Land Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 11, 1969

4915 tk.7AvisBlue Note LT-1086
4916 tk.11Ungano-
4917 tk.16Orientable-
4918 tk.18Medina-
4919 tk.24Comes Spring-
4920 tk.28Dave's Chant-

* Blue Note LT-1086   Bobby Hutcherson - Medina   1980

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

Harold Land, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Kenny Barron, piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Herbie Lewis, bass; Joe Chambers, drums; Candido, congas #1,2,4-6; Hilda Harris, Gene McDaniels, Albertine M. Robinson, Christine Spencer, background vocal.

A&R Studios, NYC, October 3, 1969

1. 5223 tk.3Herbie's Tuneunissued
2. 5224Slow Changerejected
3. 5225 tk.6NowBlue Note BST 84333
4. 5226 tk.10Hello To The Wind-
5. 5227The Creatorrejected
6. 5228Black Heroes-

* Blue Note BST 84333   Bobby Hutcherson - Now!   1970

Bobby Hutcherson Septet With Gene McDaniels

Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Stanley Cowell, piano, electric piano; Wally Richardson, guitar; Herbie Lewis, bass; Joe Chambers, drums; Candido, bongos, congas #2,3; Gene McDaniels, lead vocal; Eileen Gilbert, Christine Spencer, Maeretha Stewart, background vocal.

A&R Studios, NYC, November 5, 1969

1. 5498 (tk.5)Black HeroesBlue Note BST 84333
2. 5497 (tk.8/9)The Creators-
3. 5496 (tk.2)Slow Change-

* Blue Note BST 84333   Bobby Hutcherson - Now!   1970

1970

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax, flute, oboe; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba, percussion; Joe Sample, piano, electric piano; John Williams, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

United Artists Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 15, 1970

7187 tk.13Prints TieBlue Note BST 84362
7186 tk.17Goin' Down South-
7190 tk.25Procession-
7189 tk.26UmmhBlue Note 1966, BST 84362
7188 tk.36JazzBlue Note BST 84362
7191 tk.39A Night In Barcelona-

* Blue Note BST 84362   Bobby Hutcherson Featuring Harold Land - San Francisco   1971
= Blue Note B1-28268, CDP 7243 8 28268 2 8   -   1994
* Blue Note 1966   Bobby Hutcherson - Ummh Parts I & II   1971

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Hal Galper, piano; Reggie Johnson, bass; Joe Chambers, drums.

Radio Ljubljana, International Jazz Festival, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, 1970

The CreatorsEnja (G) 2030

* Enja (G) 2030   Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, Bill Evans, Eddie Gomez, Archie Shepp, Karin Krog - Live At The Festival   1973
= Enja (G) CD 2030-2   Bill Evans, Bobby Hutcherson, Karin Krog, Archie Shepp - Live At The Festival   1994

1971 (age 30)

Bobby Hutcherson

Oscar Brashear, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Bohanon, Louis Spears, trombone; Willie Ruff, French horn; Fred Jackson, piccolo; Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts, reeds; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Todd Cochran, piano, arranger; William Henderson, electric piano; Reggie Johnson or James Leary III, bass; Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Woody Theus, drums; Warren Bryant, congas, bongos; Robert Jenkins, unknown instruments; Donald Smith, vocal.

Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 1971

8065 (tk.4)Clockwork Of The SpiritsBlue Note BST 84376
8060 (tk.5)At The Source Part 1 - Ashes And Rust-
8063Many Thousands Gone-

* Blue Note BST 84376   Bobby Hutcherson - Head On   1971

Bobby Hutcherson

Oscar Brashear, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Bohanon, Louis Spears, trombone; Fred Jackson, piccolo; Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Delbert Hill, Charles Owens, Herman Riley, Ernie Watts, reeds; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Todd Cochran, piano, arranger; James Leary III, bass; Leon "Ndugu" Chancler, Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Woody Theus, drums; Warren Bryant, congas, bongos; Robert Jenkins, unknown instruments; Donald Smith, vocal.

Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 2, 1971

Togo LandBlue Note unissued
Jonathan-
MtumeBlue Note rejected

Bobby Hutcherson

Oscar Brashear, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Bohanon, Louis Spears, trombone; Fred Jackson, piccolo; Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Todd Cochran, piano, arranger; Reggie Johnson, bass; Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Woody Theus, drums; Warren Bryant, congas, bongos.

Poppi Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, July 3, 1971

Hey Haroldunissued
8064 (tk.2)MtumeBlue Note BST 84376
8062At The Source Part 3 - Obsidian-
8061At The Source Part 2 - Eucalyptus-

* Blue Note BST 84376   Bobby Hutcherson - Head On   1971

Bobby Hutcherson

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Thurman Green, trombone; Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Reggie Andrews, Clarence McDonald, keyboards; Arthur Adams, Cornell Dupree, guitar; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Stix Hooper, drums; King Errisson, congas, bongos.

A&R Studios, NYC, December 21, 1971

(tk.8)Wichita Linemanunissued
(tk.6)Workin' On A Groovy Thing-
(tk.3)Inner City BluesBlue Note 7243 5 21152 2 8

* Blue Note 7243 5 21152 2 8   Various Artists - Deep Blue   1999

Bobby Hutcherson

Mike Deasy, guitar; Arthur Lewis, unknown instruments; replaces Dupree, Rainey.

A&R Studios, NYC, December 22, 1971

(tk.6)Family Affairunissued
(tk.4)Brother RapBlue Note (E) B1-97158
(tk.8)Brown Eyed Womanunissued

* Blue Note (E) B1-97158   Various Artists - Blue Juice Vol. 2

1972

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet With Overdubs

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Hank Jones, piano; Gene Bertoncini, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums; + overdubs: Phil Bodner, Hubert Laws, Romeo Penque, Daniel Trimboli, flute; George Marge, oboe; John Leone, bassoon; Aaron Rosand, Irving Spice, violin; Julian Barber, Seymour Berman, viola; Seymour Barab, cello; Eugene Bianco, harp; George Duvivier, bass; Wade Marcus, arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 2, 1972;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 3, 1972

9653-2The Folks Who Live On The HillBlue Note BST 84416
9654-3Lush Life-
9655-8Shirl-
9656-2When You're NearBlue Note 1976, BST 84416
9657-3The Thrill Is GoneBlue Note BST 84416
9658-2Sophisticated Lady-
9659-5Rain Every ThursdayBlue Note 1976, BST 84416

* Blue Note BST 84416   Bobby Hutcherson - Natural Illusions   1972
* Blue Note 1976   Bobby Hutcherson - When You're Near / Rain Every Thursday   1972

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Todd Cochran, piano, electric piano; James Leary, bass; Michael Carvin, drums.

United Artists Studios, Los Angeles, CA, May 24, 1972

PoemBlue Note rejected
Unga-
B's Thang-
Mr. X-
Twenty-Five-

1973

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Woody Shaw, trumpet; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Cecil Bernard, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Larry Hancock, drums.

Montreux Jazz Festival, Casino De Montreux, Switzerland, July 5, 1973

14097Anton's BoilBlue Note BN-LA249-G
14098The Moontrane-
14099Song Of Songs-
FarralloneBlue Note CDP 7243 8 27819 2 9

* Blue Note BN-LA249-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Live At Montreux   1974
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 27819 2 9   -   1994

1974

Bobby Hutcherson Octet

Woody Shaw, trumpet; Emanuel Boyd, Harold Land, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; William Henderson, piano, electric piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Larry Hancock, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion.

Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 1974

14045Zuri DanceBlue Note BN-LA257-G
Cirrusrejected
Even Later-

* Blue Note BN-LA257-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Cirrus   1974

Bobby Hutcherson Octet

same personnel.

Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, April 18, 1974

14046RosewoodBlue Note BN-LA257-G
14043Even Later-
14044Wrong Or Right-
14042Cirrus-

* Blue Note BN-LA257-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Cirrus   1974

1975

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

Ernie Watts, reeds; Bobby Hutcherson, marimba, arranger; Jerry Peters, electric piano, arranger; John Rowin, guitar; Chuck Rainey, electric bass; Harvey Mason, drums; Bobbye Porter Hall, percussion; Julia Waters, Luther Waters, Maxine Waters, Oren Waters, vocal.

Idylwild, CA, January 16, 1975

15192People Make The World Go RoundBlue Note BN-LA369-G
15193Theme From M*A*S*H-
15194MTU-
15195Manzanita-
15196Mountain Caravan-
15197Silver Rondo-

* Blue Note BN-LA369-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Linger Lane   1975

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

Oscar Brashear, trumpet #1,2; Thurman Green, trombone #1,2; Harold Land, tenor sax #1,2; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Dwight Dickenson, piano; Kent Brinkley, bass; Larry Hancock, drums.

United Artists Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 1975

1. (tk.7)BoodaaBlue Note (J) GXF-3073
2. (tk.4)Roses Poses-
3. (tk.2)Searchin' The Trane-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3073   Bobby Hutcherson - Inner Glow   1980

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Thurman Green, trombone; Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Dwight Dickenson, piano; Kent Brinkley, bass; Larry Hancock, drums.

United Artists Studios, Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 1975

(tk.3)Inner GlowBlue Note (J) GXF-3073
(tk.2)Cowboy Bob-

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3073   Bobby Hutcherson - Inner Glow   1980

Bobby Hutcherson

Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Plas Johnson, flute; Ernie Watts, tenor sax; Fred Jackson, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Larry Nash, electric piano; Dennis Budimir, guitar; Chuck Domanico, bass; Harvey Mason, drums; Ralph MacDonald, Bobby Matos, Johnny Paloma, Victor Pantoja, percussion; Dale Oehler, arranger.

The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA, August 12 or 14, 1975

16427Camel RiseBlue Note BN-LA551-G
16428Hello It's Meunissued

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Plas Johnson, soprano sax; Ernie Watts, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Larry Nash, electric piano; Chuck Domanico, bass; Harvey Mason, drums; Willie Bobo, Ralph MacDonald, Bobby Matos, Johnny Paloma, Victor Pantoja, percussion; Dale Oehler, arranger.

16508Little AngelBlue Note BN-LA551-G
16509Love Song-

Oscar Brashear, Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Ernie Watts, tenor sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba, arranger; Eddie Cano, piano; Larry Nash, electric piano; Dave Troncoso, electric bass; Rudy Calzado, Bobby Matos, Johnny Paloma, Victor Pantoja, percussion; Dale Oehler, arranger.

16559Montara-
16560Yuyo-
16429(Se Acabo) La Malanga-
16507Oye Como Va-

* Blue Note BN-LA551-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Montara   1975

1976

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Emanuel Boyd, tenor, soprano sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; George Cables, piano, electric piano; James Leary III, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas, percussion.

Different Fur Studios, San Francisco, CA, February 24, 1976

17092ConvergenceBlue Note BN-LA615-G

* Blue Note BN-LA615-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Waiting   1976

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

same personnel.

Different Fur Studios, San Francisco, CA, February 25, 1976

17093Don't Be Afraid (To Fall In Love Again)Blue Note BN-LA615-G
17094Searchin' The Trane-
17095Hangin' Out (With You)-

* Blue Note BN-LA615-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Waiting   1976

Bobby Hutcherson Octet

Hadley Caliman, Mguanda Dave Johnson, flute #3; Emanuel Boyd, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; George Cables, piano, electric piano; James Leary III, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, congas, percussion.

Different Fur Studios, San Francisco, CA, February 26, 1976

1. 17095Hangin' Out (With You)
2. 17096Prime ThoughtBlue Note BN-LA615-G
3. 17097Waiting-
4. 17098Roses Poses-

* Blue Note BN-LA615-G   Bobby Hutcherson - Waiting   1976

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Emanuel Boyd, tenor, soprano sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Larry Nash, piano, electric piano; James Leary III, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, August 4, 1976

17769For Heaven's SakeBlue Note BN-LA710-G

* Blue Note BN-LA710-G   Bobby Hutcherson - The View From Inside   1977

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

same personnel.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, August 5, 1976

17766Love Can Be Many ThingsBlue Note BN-LA710-G
17767Same Shame-
17768Later, Even-

* Blue Note BN-LA710-G   Bobby Hutcherson - The View From Inside   1977

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

same personnel.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, August 6, 1976

17770Laugh, Laugh AgainBlue Note BN-LA710-G
17771Song For Annie-
17772Houston St. Thursday Afternoon-

* Blue Note BN-LA710-G   Bobby Hutcherson - The View From Inside   1977

1977

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Hadley Caliman, tenor sax, flute; Emanuel Boyd, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; George Cables, piano, electric piano; James Leary III, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, March 1, 1977

18882Sundance KnowsBlue Note BN-LA789-H
18883So Far, So Good-

* Blue Note BN-LA789-H   Bobby Hutcherson - Knucklebean   1977

Bobby Hutcherson Septet

same personnel.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, March 2, 1977

18884Little B's PoemBlue Note BN-LA789-H
18886Knucklebean-

* Blue Note BN-LA789-H   Bobby Hutcherson - Knucklebean   1977

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Hadley Caliman, tenor sax, flute; Emanuel Boyd, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; George Cables, piano, electric piano; James Leary III, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, March 3, 1977

18881Why NotBlue Note BN-LA789-H
18885'Til Then-

* Blue Note BN-LA789-H   Bobby Hutcherson - Knucklebean   1977

1978

Bobby Hutcherson

Hubert Laws, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, electric piano; James Leary, Van Zalinge bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion.

Wally Heider Recording, San Francisco, CA, May 30-June 23, 1978

Secrets Of LoveColumbia JC 35550

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Cedar Walton, piano; James Leary, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; with eight violins and four celli.

Bouquet-

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; James Leary, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion; with 4 flugelhorns and 4 trombones.

Highway One-

Freddie Hubbard, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; James Leary, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Sweet Rita Suite/Part 2: Her Soul-

Hubert Laws, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; James Leary, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion.

Circle-

Hubert Laws, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, electric piano; James Leary, Van Zalinge bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion; Jessica Cleaves, vocal.

Secrets Of Love (Reprise)-

* Columbia JC 35550   Bobby Hutcherson - Highway One   1978

1979

Bobby Hutcherson

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; James Leary, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion; Bill Summers, percussion #2,6; Jon Faddis, Earl Gardner, Danny Moore, Anthony Tooley, Joseph Wilder, trumpet; Robert Alexander, John Gale, Urban Green, tenor trombone; Hubert Laws, flute; Lenny Hambro, alto sax; Danny Trimboline, Frank Wess, tenor sax; Romeo Pinque, baritone sax, bass clarinet; Gene Bianco, musical coordinator; Cedar Walton, horn ensemble arranger, conductor.

A&R Studios, NYC;
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, mixed March 15-16, 1979

1.No Siree BobColumbia JC 35814
2.Clockwise-
3.Remember To Smile-
4.Dark Side, Light Side-
5.Hold My Hand-
6.Dreamin'-
7.Quiet Fire-

* Columbia JC 35814   Bobby Hutcherson - Conception: The Gift Of Love   1979

1980

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; William Henderson, piano; Heshima Williams, bass; Eddie Moore, drums.

e.j.'s, Atlanta, GA, August 8, 9 and 10, 1980

Dolphin DanceLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614; Jazz Hour (Eu) JHR 73639
In Your Own Sweet WayLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614
Highway One-

same session.

All Of YouLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614; Jazz Hour (Eu) JHR 73639
Salt PeanutsLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614
Body And SoulLive At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614; Jazz Hour (Eu) JHR 73639
Little B's Poem-
With A Song In My Heart-

* Live At e.j.'s (Portuguese) JLR 103.614   Bobby Hutcherson Quartet - Little B's Poem   1998
* Jazz Hour (Eu) JHR 73639   The Bobby Hutcherson Quartet - With A Song In My Heart   2006

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; George Cables, electric, acoustic piano; John Abercrombie, acoustic, electric guitar; Chuck Domanico, electric, acoustic bass; Peter Erskine, drums, percussion.

A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA, released 1980

The Sailor's SongColumbia FC 36402
Silver Hollow-
Un Poco Loco-
Love Song-
Ivory Coast-
Ebony Moonbeams-
I Wanna Stand Over There-

* Columbia FC 36402   Bobby Hutcherson - Un Poco Loco   1980

1981 (age 40)

Bobby Hutcherson Solo

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba, bass marimba, chimes, xylophone, bells, boo-bam; John Koenig, bells #3.

Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, September 28, and October 9, 1981, and March 1, 1982

1.GotchaContemporary LP 14009
2.For You, Mom And Dad-
3.The Ice Cream Man-

* Contemporary LP 14009   Bobby Hutcherson - Solo Quartet   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-425, OJCCD-425-2   -   1990

1982

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; McCoy Tyner, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, February 1 and 2, 1982

La AlhambraContemporary LP 14009
Old Devil Moon-
My Foolish Heart-
Messina-

* Contemporary LP 14009   Bobby Hutcherson - Solo Quartet   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-425, OJCCD-425-2   -   1990

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Oscar Brashear, trumpet, flugelhorn; Harold Land, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Cedar Walton, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Billy Higgins, drums.

Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA, July 10 and 11, 1982

Crescent MoonTheresa TR 124
Short Stuff-
Prism-
Starting Over-
Rubber Man-
MapenziEvidence ECD 22018-2

* Theresa TR 124   Bobby Hutcherson - Farewell Keystone   1988
= Evidence ECD 22018-2   -   1992

1983

Bobby Hutcherson And The Super Four

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; Herbie Lewis, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Studio 44, Monster, Holland, December 11 and 12, 1983

All Of YouBaystate (J) RJL-8096; Timeless (Du) SJP 210
Spring Is Here-
I Mean You-
If I Were A Bell-
Autumn Leaves-
Summertime-
Star Eyes-

* Baystate (J) RJL-8096   Bobby Hutcherson And The Super Four - Nice Groove   1984
* Timeless (Du) SJP 210, CD SJP 210   Bobby Hutcherson, George Cables, Herbie Lewis, Philly Joe Jones - Four Seasons   1985

1984

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Branford Marsalis, soprano, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; George Cables, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Studio "C", Berkeley, CA, August 9 and 10, 1984

Love SambaLandmark LLP-501, LCD-1310-2
Good BaitLandmark LLP-501
Highway OneLandmark LLP-501, LCD-1310-2
In Walked Bud-
MontgomeryLandmark LLP-501
Spring Is Here-
Israel-

* Landmark LLP-501, LCD-1501-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Good Bait   1985
= 32 Jazz 32037   Bobby Hutcherson - Vibe Wise: Good Bait, Color Schemes   1997
* Landmark LCD-1310-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Landmarks: A Compilation (1984-1986)   1991

1985

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet At One Night With Blue Note

James Newton, flute #1,2; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Herbie Hancock, piano #2,3; Ron Carter, bass; Tony Williams, drums #1,2.

Town Hall, NYC, February 22, 1985

1.Hat And BeardBlue Note BT 85113, BTDK 85117
2.Little B's Poem-
3.Bouquet-

* Blue Note BT 85113, CDP 7 46147 2   Various Artists - One Night With Blue Note Volume 1   1985
* Blue Note BTDK 85117   Various Artists - One Night With Blue Note, Preserved   1985

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Mulgrew Miller, piano; John Heard, bass; Billy Higgins, drums; Airto, percussion.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, October 8-10, 1985

Recorda-MeLandmark LLP-1508, LCD-1310-2
Bemsha SwingLandmark LLP-1508
Rosemary, RosemaryLandmark LLP-1508, LCD-1310-2
Second-Hand BrownLandmark LLP-1508
Whisper NotLandmark LLP-1508, LCD-1310-2
Color SchemeLandmark LLP-1508
Remember-
Never Let Me Go-

* Landmark LLP-1508, LCD-1508-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Color Schemes   1986
= 32 Jazz 32037   Bobby Hutcherson - Vibe Wise: Good Bait, Color Schemes   1997
* Landmark LCD-1310-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Landmarks: A Compilation (1984-1986)   1991

1986

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Kenny Barron, piano; Buster Williams, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Village Vanguard, NYC, December 5 and 6, 1986

Little NilesLandmark LLP-1513, LCD-1310-2
EstateLandmark LLP-1513
Well, You Needn't-
Young And FoolishLandmark LCD-1513-2, LCD-1310-2; 32 Jazz 32170
Some Day My Prince Will ComeLandmark LLP-1513
Witchcraft-
I Wanna Stand Over There-
Tune UpLandmark LCD-1310-2

* Landmark LLP-1513, LCD-1513-2   Bobby Hutcherson - In The Vanguard   1987
= 32 Jazz 32170   -   1999
* Landmark LCD-1310-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Landmarks: A Compilation (1984-1986)   1991

1988

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Ralph Moore, soprano, tenor sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Buddy Montgomery, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Victor Lewis, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April 15 and 16, 1988

All Or Nothing At AllLandmark LLP-1517
Cruisin' The 'Bird-
Sierra-
If You DoLandmark LCD-1517-2
Imminent TreasuresLandmark LLP-1517
Chelsea Bridge-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
On The Delta-

* Landmark LLP-1517, LCD-1517-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Cruisin' The 'Bird   1988

1989

Bobby Hutcherson

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; with James Spaulding, flute #1,3-7; Bruce Forman, guitar #1,3-7; Francisco Aguabella, congas #1,3-7; Orestes Vilato, timbales, congas #1,3-7; with Smith Dobson, piano #2,8; Randy Vincent, guitar #2,8; Jeff Chambers, bass #2,8; Eddie Marshall, drums #2,8; Roger Glenn, percussion, flute #2,8.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, August-September, 1989

1.PomponioLandmark LLP-1522
2.Tin Tin Deo-
3.Both Worlds-
4.Street SongLandmark LCD-1522-2
5.Beep D' BopLandmark LLP-1522
6.Poema Para Ravel-
7.Yelapa-
8.Besame Mucho-

* Landmark LLP-1522, LCD-1522-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Ambos Mundos   1989

1991 (age 50)

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Peter Washington, bass; Billy Drummond, drums.

BMG Studios, NYC, February 15 and 18, 1991

NascimentoLandmark LCD-1529-2
Mirage-
Beyond The Bluebird-
Pannonica (duo)-
Del Valle-
I Am In Love-
Zingaro-
Groundwork-
Love Letters (duo)-
Heroes-

* Landmark LCD-1529-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Mirage   1991
= 32 Jazz 32214   -   2000

1993

Bobby Hutcherson Sextet

Jerry Gonzalez, trumpet, flugelhorn; Craig Handy, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Mulgrew Miller, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Lenny White, drums.

Sound On Sound, NYC, March, 1993

8/4 BeatAtlantic 82591-2
Concrete Blues-
Pablo-
Little Waltz-
Wayne's World-
Second Thoughts-
I Don't Know Why-
Stumblin'-
When I Fall In Love-

* Atlantic 82591-2   Bobby Hutcherson, Craig Handy, Lenny White, Jerry Gonzalez - Acoustic Masters II   1994

1998

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Kenny Garrett, alto sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes, marimba; Geri Allen, piano; Christian McBride, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, August 3-5, 1998

Who's Got YouVerve 559 616-2
I Only Have Eyes For You-
Delilah-
Chan's Song-
Pomponio-
Love Theme From Superman (Can You Read My Mind)-
Tres Palabras-
The Coaster-
Candle-

* Verve 559 616-2   Bobby Hutcherson - Skyline   1999

2006 (age 65)

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Renee Rosnes, piano; Dwayne Burno, bass; Al Foster, drums.

Sony Music Studios, NYC, November 20 and 21, 2006

(I Love You) For Sentimental ReasonsKind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10020
Ode To Angela-
Embraceable You-
Along Came Betty-
Somewhere-
Jitterbug Waltz-
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life-
Don't Blame Me-
Spring Is Here-
I Wish I Knew-
I'll Be Seeing You-

* Kind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10020   Bobby Hutcherson - For Sentimental Reasons   2007

2009

Bobby Hutcherson Quintet

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Joe Gilman, piano; Anthony Wilson, guitar; Glenn Richman, bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 3 and 4, 2009

Wise OneKind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10034
Like Sonny-
Aisha-
Equinox-
All Or Nothing At All-
Nancy With The Laughing Face-
Spiritual-
Out Of This World-
Dear Lord-

* Kind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10034   Bobby Hutcherson - Wise One   2009

Bobby Hutcherson With The Joey DeFrancesco Trio

Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; with Joey DeFrancesco, Hammond B-3 organ; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Byron Landham, drums.

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz At Lincoln Center, NYC, October 10, 2009

TeddyKind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10102
Little B's Poem-
Skj-
Take The Coltrane-
Wise One-
Somewhere In The Night-
My Foolish Heart-
S'Wonderful-

* Kind Of Blue Records (Swi) KOB 10102   Bobby Hutcherson - Somewhere In The Night   2012

2014 (age 73)

Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

David Sanborn, sax; Bobby Hutcherson, vibes; Joey DeFrancesco, organ, trumpet; Billy Hart, drums.

Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA;
Metal Works Studio, Mississauga, Canada, released 2014

DeliaBlue Note B0019779-02, B0020731-01
Don Is-
Hey Harold-
Little Flower-
Montara-
Teddy-
You-

* Blue Note B0019779-02   Bobby Hutcherson, David Sanborn, Joey DeFrancesco Featuring Billy Hart - Enjoy The View   2014
* Blue Note B0020731-01   Bobby Hutcherson, David Sanborn, Joey DeFrancesco Featuring Billy Hart - Enjoy The View   2014