Elmo Hope

Hope From Rikers Island

Chiaroscuro

Worth it just for the brilliant John Gilmore, from 1963. Boykins and Philly Joe in the house. We love Elmo, too — that’s him on Harold Land’s The Fox. Marcelle Daniels’ vocal version of Groovin’ High is a gem.

• One For Joe
• Ecstasy
• Three Silver Quarters
• A Night In Tunisia
• Trippin'
• It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream
• Kevin
• Monique
• Groovin' High