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Eric Dolphy is a perfect example of a jazz musician who lived a tragically short life but had a significant impact. The alto saxman/clarinetist/flutist, who first recorded as a leader in 1960, was only 36 when he died of diabetes-related causes in 1964 -- and since then, his work has influenced Dave Liebman, Steve Coleman, Jane Ira Bloom and quite a few others. Thankfully, Dolphy recorded frequently during his stay at Prestige, which is why Fantasy had no problem assembling an ambitious nine-CD box set titled The Complete Prestige Recordings. For the seasoned Dolphy enthusiast, that lavish release is well-worth owning, but for the casual listener, The Best of Eric Dolphy would be a more appropriate purchase. Focusing on his 19-month association with Prestige in 1961 and 1962, this 78-minute CD underscores the fact that Dolphy had one foot in the avant-garde and the other in post-bop and hard bop. Dolphy shows his appreciation of Ornette Coleman's breakthroughs on the cerebral "Out There," but a less radical sense of swing asserts itself on the Charlie Parker-ish "Miss Ann," the vibrant "Booker's Waltz" and a tender performance of Rodgers & Hart's "Glad to Be Unhappy"." Although it isn't difficult to pinpoint Dolphy's influences -- who range from Parker and Jackie McLean to John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman -- he was a distinctive, recognizable player in his own right, and his individuality shined through whether he was on alto sax, bass clarinet or flute. The Best of Eric Dolphy is far from the last word on Dolphy's Prestige output, but for those who aren't ready for The Complete Prestige Recordings, this collection can be an excellent starting point.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo
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George Duvivier, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Ron Carter, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Charles Mingus, Composer - Eric Dolphy, Composer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - George Horn, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1960 Prestige Records, Distributed by Concord.
Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - George Tucker, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Bronislaw Kaper, ComposerLyricist - Eric Dolphy, Bass Clarinet, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jaki Byard, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy Quintet, MainArtist
℗ 1960 Original Jazz Classics
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Eric Dolphy, Composer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jaki Byard, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1989 Fantasy, Inc.
Ron Carter, Upright Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Rudy Van Gelder, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eric Dolphy, Composer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jaki Byard, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - George Horn, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1960 Prestige Records, Distributed by Concord.
Ron Carter, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Eric Dolphy, Composer, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jaki Byard, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1989 Fantasy, Inc.
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Ed Blackwell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mal Waldron, Composer, Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1961 Prestige Records, Inc.
George Tucker, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Freddie Hubbard, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy, Composer, Alto Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Roy Haynes, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Jaki Byard, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy Quintet, MainArtist
℗ 1960 Prestige Records/Fantasy, Inc.
Richard Rodgers, Composer - Lorenz Hart, Author - Eric Dolphy, Flute, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Bent Axen, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Erik Moseholm, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jorn Elniff, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1961 Original Jazz Classics
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Ed Blackwell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy, Bass Clarinet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mal Waldron, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Composer, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1961 Original Jazz Classics
Richard Davis, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Ed Blackwell, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Eric Dolphy, Alto Saxophone, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mal Waldron, Composer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Booker Little, Trumpet, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1991 Original Jazz Classics
Albumbeschreibung
Eric Dolphy is a perfect example of a jazz musician who lived a tragically short life but had a significant impact. The alto saxman/clarinetist/flutist, who first recorded as a leader in 1960, was only 36 when he died of diabetes-related causes in 1964 -- and since then, his work has influenced Dave Liebman, Steve Coleman, Jane Ira Bloom and quite a few others. Thankfully, Dolphy recorded frequently during his stay at Prestige, which is why Fantasy had no problem assembling an ambitious nine-CD box set titled The Complete Prestige Recordings. For the seasoned Dolphy enthusiast, that lavish release is well-worth owning, but for the casual listener, The Best of Eric Dolphy would be a more appropriate purchase. Focusing on his 19-month association with Prestige in 1961 and 1962, this 78-minute CD underscores the fact that Dolphy had one foot in the avant-garde and the other in post-bop and hard bop. Dolphy shows his appreciation of Ornette Coleman's breakthroughs on the cerebral "Out There," but a less radical sense of swing asserts itself on the Charlie Parker-ish "Miss Ann," the vibrant "Booker's Waltz" and a tender performance of Rodgers & Hart's "Glad to Be Unhappy"." Although it isn't difficult to pinpoint Dolphy's influences -- who range from Parker and Jackie McLean to John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman -- he was a distinctive, recognizable player in his own right, and his individuality shined through whether he was on alto sax, bass clarinet or flute. The Best of Eric Dolphy is far from the last word on Dolphy's Prestige output, but for those who aren't ready for The Complete Prestige Recordings, this collection can be an excellent starting point.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:18:09
- Main artists: Eric Dolphy
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Concord Records
- Genre: Jazz
© 2006 Concord Music Group, Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2004 Concord Music Group, Inc.
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