Elmo Hope Trio

Elmo Hope Trio is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1959 and originally released on the Hifijazz label but rereleased on Contemporary Records.^[1]

Elmo Hope Trio
Studio album by Elmo Hope
Released	1960
Recorded	February 8, 1959
Studio	Radio Recorders Studio B, Los Angeles
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:39
Label	Hifijazz J(S)-616
Producer	David Axelrod
Elmo Hope chronology
Trio and Quintet (1953-57) Elmo Hope Trio (1960) Here's Hope! (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
DownBeat	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[4]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[5]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow 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."^[2]

John A. Tynan of DownBeat praised the album, writing, "Elmo Hope’s inner story is in this album for anybody who will listen. And a moving story it is."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Elmo Hope except as indicated

1. "B's A-Plenty" – 5:47
2. "Barfly" – 6:18
3. "Eejah" – 3:55
4. "Boa" – 6:00
5. "Something for Kenny" – 6:29
6. "Like Someone in Love" (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 7:32
7. "Minor Bertha" – 4:51
8. "Tranquility" – 2:58

Personnel

• Elmo Hope – piano
• Jimmy Bond – bass
• Frank Butler – drums