Live! at Cafe Bohemia


Live! at the Cafe Bohemia is a live album by George Wallington's quintet that was recorded in 1955 and released in 1956 by the Progressive label.

Reception

Jazz critic Scott Yanow praised the album and classified its content as both bebop and hard bop. He noted that the band's "brand of hard bop will be enjoyed by straightahead jazz fans." Allmusic's assigned rating for the album was 4.5 of 5 stars.
The Penguin Guide to Jazz described the album as "tough and darting" and assigned it three stars.

Track listing

  1. "Johnny One Note" – 8:25
  2. "Sweet Blanche" – 6:59
  3. "Minor March" – 6:45
  4. "Snakes" – 5:55
  5. "Jay Mac's Crib" – 8:38
  6. "Bohemia After Dark" – 8:22
  7. "Minor March" – 7:43

Personnel