BOBBY ENRIQUEZ "Wild Piano" (Jazz) 1988 NM/VG+ Promo AL FOSTER, EDDIE GOMEZ

Description: Bobby Enriquez Biography by Scott Yanow Bobby Enriquez had the nickname of "the Wildman," a title he earned through his very hyper piano playing. A virtuoso who was largely self-taught from the age of four, Enriquez was a professional by the time he was 14. In the 1960s, he played in Manila, Hong Kong, and Honolulu, becoming Don Ho's musical director for a time. He arrived on the mainland in the early '70s, toured with Richie Cole during 1980-1981, and made his debut on record in 1981. Enriquez cut eight albums for GNP/Crescendo during 1981-1985, which made his reputation. Due to putting an excess of song quotes in his solos (some of them very silly), Enriquez was not known for his exquisite taste, but his technique and ability to think very fast were quite impressive. He also recorded for Portrait (1987) and a 1990 date for the Japanese Paddle Wheel label has been issued domestically on Evidence. Wild Piano Review by Scott Yanow Bobby "The Wild Man" Enriquez's lone effort for the Portrait label continues in the same exciting vein as his GNP/Crescendo sets. With bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Al Foster successfully holding on, the exuberant pianist turns eight jazz standards inside out and takes "Classical Gas" as an unaccompanied solo. Highlights of the typically high-powered Enriquez date include "All Blues," "Bye Bye Blackbird," Thelonious Monk's "Four in One," and "Cherokee." Bobby Enriquez – Wild Piano Bobby Enriquez - Wild Piano album cover More images Label: Portrait – OR 44160 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1988 Genre: Jazz Style: Contemporary Jazz A1All Blues6:15 A2September Song5:01 A3Classical Gas4:46 A4Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You4:22 B1Bye Bye Blackbird6:57 B2'Round Midnight5:38 B3Four In One5:36 B4Pannonica2:15 B5Cherokee (Indian Love Song)2:25 Bass – Eddie Gomez Drums – Al Foster Piano – Bobby Enriquez Producer – Bob Thiele Recorded Dec. 22, 1987 CBS Studios, NYC GOLDMINE GRADING MINT ---- It should appear to be perfect. No scuffs or scratches, blotches or stains, labels or writing, tears or splits. Mint means perfect. NEAR MINT ---- Otherwise mint but has one or two tiny inconsequential flaws that do not affect play. Covers should be close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident: slight ring-wear, minor denting to a corner, or writing on the cover should all be noted properly. VERY GOOD PLUS ---- The record has been handled and played infrequently or very carefully. Not too far from perfect. On a disc, there may be light paper scuffs from sliding in and out of a sleeve or the vinyl or some of the original luster may be lost. A slight scratch that did not affect play would be acceptably VG+ for most collectors. VERY GOOD ---- Record displays visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, light surface scratches, groove wear and spindle trails. Some audible surface noise, but should not overwhelm the musical experience. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. GOOD ---- Well played with little luster and significant surface noise. Despite defects, record should still play all the way through without skipping. Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork. POOR ---- Any record or cover that does not qualify for the above "Good" grading should be seen as Poor. Several cover flaws.

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