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Bertha Hope may still be overshadowed by her more famous husband, Elmo Hope, but it is not because of the recordings that the pianist has put out since his death in 1967, such as this first-rate 1992 release. Joined by bassist Walter Booker Jr. and drummer Jimmy Cobb, this hard bop studio date has a lot to offer. The whimsically titled opener "Da la Senidras" (try reversing the spelling) is full of twists and turns, while her richly textured ballad "A Wise and Wonderful Book" doesn't refer to the Holy Bible but to the nickname of her bassist. Her relaxed approach to the standard "A Sleepin' Bee" is very refreshing. The only song written by her late husband on this session is "Something for Kenny," a somewhat exotic feature for Cobb. Her beautifully voiced solo interpretation of Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now" especially makes one wish she was recorded on a more frequent basis. This CD may be somewhat difficult to find, but it is very much worth the effort.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
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Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Elmo Hope, Composer - Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Harold Arlen, Composer - Bertha Hope, Artist, MainArtist - Harvin Music Corporation, MusicPublisher
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Tadd Dameron, Composer - EMI CATALOGUE PARTNERSHIP, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Second Floor Music, MusicPublisher - Bertha Hope, Composer, Artist, MainArtist
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music Records GmbH
Album review
Bertha Hope may still be overshadowed by her more famous husband, Elmo Hope, but it is not because of the recordings that the pianist has put out since his death in 1967, such as this first-rate 1992 release. Joined by bassist Walter Booker Jr. and drummer Jimmy Cobb, this hard bop studio date has a lot to offer. The whimsically titled opener "Da la Senidras" (try reversing the spelling) is full of twists and turns, while her richly textured ballad "A Wise and Wonderful Book" doesn't refer to the Holy Bible but to the nickname of her bassist. Her relaxed approach to the standard "A Sleepin' Bee" is very refreshing. The only song written by her late husband on this session is "Something for Kenny," a somewhat exotic feature for Cobb. Her beautifully voiced solo interpretation of Tadd Dameron's "If You Could See Me Now" especially makes one wish she was recorded on a more frequent basis. This CD may be somewhat difficult to find, but it is very much worth the effort.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:55:43
- Main artists: Bertha Hope
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Minor Music
- Genre: Jazz
Minor Music GmbH Minor Music GmbH
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