Musician of the Year is an album led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.[1][2]

Musician of the Year
Studio album by
Released1955
RecordedMay 31, 1955
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
GenreJazz
Length37:47
LabelSavoy
MG 12015
ProducerOzzie Cadena
Eddie Bert chronology
Eddie Bert Quintet
(1953)
Musician of the Year
(1955)
Encore
(1955)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [3]

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".[3]

Track listing

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

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Savoy Records Catalog: 12000 series accessed September 17, 2018
  2. ^ Discography of the Savoy/Regent and Associated labels accessed September 17, 2018
  3. ^ a b Dryden, Ken. Musician of the Year – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2018.