Eric Dolphy - Giants Of Jazz (1958-61)

This CD contains a selection of some of Eric Dolphy’s prime cuts. It spans the years from 1958 when he spent time with Chico Hamilton through to the classic 1961 tracks taken from the infamous Five Spot date. In addition, the listener will be treated to further tunes taken from his association with Booker Little, Charles Mingus etc., to name a few of the notorieties he interfaced with during his condensed career, like Booker cut short by an untimely death. Any jazz lover should know his work, but this compilation will certainly serve to enhance his following. So, sit back and marvel at Eric’s musicianship, and no doubt many newcomers to jazz will be won over, Enjoy!

Giants Of Jazz, CD 53164, 1995

Recorded 30^th December, 1958 - 16^th July, 1961

#1 from Eric Dolphy At The Five Spot, Volume 1 (1961)

#2,3 Eric Dolphy - Here And There (1960)

#4-6 Booker Little - Out Front (1961)

#7 Charles Mingus - Mingus (1960)

# 8-10 - Chico Hamilton - Gongs East! (1958)

Personnel:

Eric Dolphy - Alto Sax (#2-10) Flute (#2,4-6,8-10), Bass Clarinet (#1,2,8-10)

Booker Little - Trumpet (#1,4-6)

Freddie Hubbard - Trumpet (#3)

Ted Curson - Trumpet (#7)

Julian Priester - Trombone (#4)

Mal Waldron - Piano (#1)

Jaki Byard - Piano (#2,3)

Don Friedman - Piano (#4-6)

Dennis Budimir - Guitar (#8-9)

Richard Davis - Bass (#1)

George Tucker - Bass (#2,3)

Art Davis - Bass (#4)

Ron Carter - Bass (#5,6)

Charles Mingus - Bass (#7)

Wyatt Ruther - Bass (#8-10)

Nate Gershman - Cello (#8-10)

Ed Blackwell - Drums (#1)

Roy Haynes - Drums (#2,3)

Max Roach - Drums, Percussion (#4-6)

Dannie Richmond - Drums (#7)

Chico Hamilton - Drums (#8-10)

Tracks:

01. Bee Vamp {Booker Little} (12:19)

02. April Fool {Eric Dolphy} (4:04)

03. G.W. {Eric Dolphy} (7:57)

04. Quiet, Please {Booker Little} (8:02)

05. Moods In Free Time {Booker Little} (5:37)

06. Hazy Hues {Booker Little} (5:29)

07. Stormy Weather {Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler} (13:15)

08. Where I Live {Gerald Wilson} (2:58)

09. Gongs East {Chico Hamilton} (5:03)

10. Beyond The Blue Horizon {Leo Robin, Richard A. Whiting} (3:04)

Total Time: 67:48

Chico Hamilton - Chic, Chic, Chico! (1965) {vinyl]

As far as I know unissued on CD, this vinyl rip is a gift from Risemer

Review by Scott Yanow:
For this interesting LP, drummer Chico Hamilton is mostly heard with an octet of Los Angeles musicians. The group, comprised of trumpet/trombone/tenor man Harold Land, French horn/flute (or piccolo) player and guitarist Gabor Szabo, bassist Albert Stinson, and the drummer/leader, performs originals by Hamilton and Szabo, plus "What's New." The concise performances (which are often tightly arranged) are full of subtleties and fine playing, particularly from the guitarist. The title cut was recorded two months later and is the last recording by Chico Hamilton with his star sideman Charles Lloyd, who is heard on flute. Not essential, but this album has its strong moments.


Side A:
1 Chic Chic Chico (Manny Albam) 2:47
2 Corrida De Toros (Gabor Szabo) 5:35
3 Tarantula (Gabor Szabo) 3:03
4 What's New? (Bob Haggart/Johnny Burke) 6:02

Side B:
1 St. Paddy's Day Parade (Chico Hamilton) 3:09
2 Carol's Walk (Chico Hamilton) 6:36
3 Swampy (Gabor Szabo) 2:45
4 Fire Works (Gabor Szabo) 5:52

Personnel for A1:
Charles Lloyd (fl) Jimmy Woods (ts) Gabor Szabo (g) Albert Stinson (b) Chico Hamilton (d) Willie Bobo (per)
NYC, March 15, 1965

On all other tracks:
John Anderson (tp) Lou Blackburn (tb) Henry Sigismonti (frh) Bill Green (fl, picc) Harold Land (ts) Gabor Szabo (g) Albert Stinson (b) Chico Hamilton (d)
Hollywood, CA, January 4, 1965

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