Hot Line (album)


Hot Line is an album by saxophonist Bill Barron which was recorded in 1962 and first released on the Savoy label. The album was also rereleased as The Hot Line under Booker Ervin's co-leadership.

Reception

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow called it a "fine release" stating "Barron's five advanced originals alternate with three standards that give the two tenors an opportunity to display their contrasting but complementary inside/outside styles"

Track listing

All compositions by Bill Barron except where noted.
  1. "Bill's Boogie" – 6:50
  2. "Groovin'" – 6:08
  3. "Now's the Time" – 9:05
  4. "A Cool One" – 4:37
  5. "Jelly Roll" – 4:49
  6. "Playhouse March" – 5:23
  7. "Billie's Bounce" – 3:04 Bonus track on reissue
  8. "Work Song" – 5:03

Personnel