''The Lifesaver'' is an album by pianist

Joe Bonner Joe Bonner (April 20, 1948 – November 20, 2014) was a hard bop and modal jazz pianist, influenced by McCoy Tyner and Art Tatum. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and studied at Virginia State College, but indicated that he lear ...

which was recorded in 1974 and released on the

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Reception

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review by Scott Yanow stated "This solo piano date is still one of Bonner's best. The influence of

McCoy Tyner Alfred McCoy Tyner (December 11, 1938March 6, 2020) was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet (from 1960 to 1965) and his long solo career afterwards. He was an NEA Jazz Master and five-time Gram ...

is strong but Bonner's six originals give the set an impressive amount of diversity and even at the relatively young age of 26, Joe Bonner had a lot to say. It is surprising that he has not become very well-known".

Track listing

All compositions by Joe Bonner # "Bonner's Bounce" – 6:00 # "Tatoo" – 4:40 # "Little Chocolate Boy" – 6:08 # "The Lifesaver" – 5:32 # "Native Son" – 9:27 # "The Observer" – 3:15

Personnel

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lifesaver, The Muse Records albums Joe Bonner albums 1975 albums Solo piano jazz albums