Credits:

Eric Dolphy

Description:

Eric Dolphy formed a powerful quintet with trumpet player Freddie Hubbard, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, bassist Richard Davis, and Tony Williams on drumspioneers of modern jazzto form a powerful quintet and went to Rudy Van Gelders studio to record this classic album in February 1964.Dolphin, a genius artist of astonishing originality, achieved the rare feat of embodying the revolutionary spirit of the avant-garde while firmly grounding his music in a sense of swing. The five original compositions featured on this albumranging from the offbeat, brisk atmosphere of the opening track Hat and Beard, a tribute to Monk, to the high-energy closing track Straight Up and Downperfectly capture his extraordinary talent. Eric Dolphy (fl, as, b-cl), Freddie Hubbard (tp), Bobby Hutcherson (vib), Richard Davis (b), Tony Williams (ds)Recorded on February 25, 1964, in New Jersey

Tracklisting:

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