Musician of the Year
Studio album by Eddie Bert
Released	1955
Recorded	May 31, 1955
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:47
Label	Savoy MG 12015
Producer	Ozzie Cadena
Eddie Bert chronology
Eddie Bert Quintet (1953) Musician of the Year (1955) Encore (1955)

Musician of the Year is an album led by jazz trombonist Eddie Bert recorded in 1955 and first released on the Savoy label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden stated: "While the original album title may be a sign of the record label getting carried away, trombonist Eddie Bert is a strong bebop trombonist like J.J. Johnson. On this session he's joined by the always superb pianist Hank Jones, plus Wendell Marshall and Kenny Clarke. ... Bert's been more active as a sideman than a leader since the '50s, so this is one album that his fans need to acquire".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Eddie Bert, except where indicated.

1. "Fragile" (Ernie Wilkins) – 5:25
2. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Edgar Sampson, Benny Goodman, Andy Razaf, Chick Webb) – 3:19
3. "I Should'a Said" – 4:32
4. "See You Later" – 5:02
5. "Three Bass Hit" (Ozzie Cadena) – 7:36
6. "What D'Ya Say?" (Cadena) – 5:45
7. "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 3:37

Personnel

• Eddie Bert – trombone
• Hank Jones – piano
• Wendell Marshall – bass
• Kenny Clarke – drums

References