''Elmo Hope Trio'' is an album by jazz pianist

Elmo Hope St. Elmo Sylvester Hope (June 27, 1923 – May 19, 1967) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, chiefly in the bebop and hard bop genres. He grew up playing and listening to jazz and classical music with Bud Powell, and both were ...

recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label but rereleased on

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.Elmo Hope discography
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Reception

The

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review by

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stated "The boppish and fairly original Elmo Hope performs seven of his obscure originals, many of which are well worth reviving... Bop and straight-ahead jazz fans wanting to hear a talented pianist play fresh tunes should explore Elmo Hope's valuable music."Yanow, S
AllMusic Review
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Track listing

''All compositions by Elmo Hope except as indicated'' # "B's A-Plenty" – 5:47 # "Barfly" – 6:18 # "Eejah" – 3:55 # "Boa" – 6:00 # "Something for Kenny" – 6:29 # "

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) – 7:32 # "Minor Bertha" – 4:51 # "Tranquility" – 2:58

Personnel

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References

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