Joltin' Joe Roland


Joltin' Joe Roland is an album by jazz vibraphonist Joe Roland which was released on the Savoy label in 1955. The album was originally released as two 10-inch LPs recorded at three sessions, two from 1950 and 1954 released as Joe Roland Quartet and Symfonet and the other from 1954 released as Joe Roland Quartet.

Reception

Allmusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: " He is paired in two 1954 quintets with either Freddie Redd and Wade Legge on piano. However the most memorable set is from 1950 for Roland is joined by guitar, bass, drums and a string quartet. The writing for the strings is quite inventive and, although the strings do not solo, they sound very much like a jazz ensemble".

Track listing

All compositions by Wade Legge, except where noted.
  1. "Gene's Stew" – 5:24
  2. "Spice" – 4:26
  3. "Garrity's Flight" – 2:46
  4. "Indian Summer" – 2:50
  5. "Half Nelson" – 3:59
  6. "Love Is Just a Plaything" – 2:27
  7. "Music House" – 3:08
  8. "Joyce's Choice" – 2:41
  9. "I've Got the World on a String" – 4:39
  10. "Stephanie's Dance" – 4:25
  11. "Sally Is Gone" – 2:58
  12. "Dee Dee's Dance" – 2:44

Personnel