Eric Dolphy Discography

ERIC DOLPHY DISCOGRAPHY

Roy Porter's 17 Beboppers: Los Angeles, California, 2 sessions,19 January and 23 February 1949

Art Farmer, Robert Ross, Eddie Preston, James Metlock (tpt); William Wiginton, Jimmy Knepper, Danny Horton (tbn); Eric Dolphy, Leroy 'Sweetpea' Robinson (as); Joe Howard, Clifford Solomon (ts); Clyde Dunn (bars); Joe Harrison (pno); Addison Farmer , Roger Alderson (bass - Farmer in February, Alderson in January); Bennie White (gtr); Roy Porter (dr); Alvy Kidd (conga, bongos, perc); Paul Sparks (vcl).

Howard's Idea [2:58], Minor Mode, Gassin' the Wig [2:44], Little Wig [2:34], This is You [2:50], Love is Laughing at Me [2:49], Pete's Beat [2:36], Sippin' with Cisco [4:50], Phantom Moon [2:55], plus 3? unknown titles

According to S&T, a couple of these tunes were released by Savoy (944, a 78 with the Wig tunes, and MG9026, a sampler with Pete's Beat). I have these on "Black California", Savoy SJL 2215 (and EMI-Electrola (G)1C148-61390/391), a two record set of various artists, one side of which is this stuff (but not including the apparently unissued Minor Mode). The two altos trade licks on Sippin' with Cisco, and one gets an idea of how Eric's sound developed and relates to Sweetpea Robinson, who Roy Porter once told me was a fantastic player but who died young, I believe in an auto accident. Simosko swears it is Dolphy on the Wig tunes. Roy Porter now has an autobiography out in which he agrees with Simosko.

Roy Porter's 17 Beboppers: Los Angeles, California, ca. spring 1949

Art Farmer, Reuben McFall, Robert Ross, Kenny Bright (tpt); William Wiginton, Jimmy Knepper, Danny Horton (tbn); Eric Dolphy, Joe Maini (as); Joe Howard, Hadley Caliman (ts); Bob Gordon (bars); Russ Freeman (pno); Addison Farmer (bass); Harold Grant (gtr, vcl); Roy Porter (dr); Alvy Kidd (conga, bongos, perc).

Hunter's Hunters, Blues a la Carte, Sampson's Creep, Moods at Dusk [3:02]

This was recorded by Knockout in LA. Eric plays the melody on Moods at Dusk. Roy Porter is trying to get these released.

Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra: Los Angeles, California, ca. early 1950s

S&T note a recording date. Apparently there were several, but nothing too exciting. Reichardt quotes Wilson about this from a 1981 Jazz Times article, mentioning The Platters and Ed Townsend, and then quotes Michael Cuscuna from a letter to Thierry Bruneau in 1985: "Gerald Wilson was a staff arranger for pop dates for Capitol in the mid-fifties. He used Dolphy on almost all the dates and this includes many known and unknown pop singers. But he told me that there are no Dolphy solos or leads. He really has no idea how many records there were or what they were. I think this segment of a Dolphy discography means nothing anyway. It could have been anyone reading the musical parts."
But this means nothing anyway. :-)

Clifford Brown: Los Angeles, California, ca. early 1950s (?)

Wahoo, possibly other tunes

Philology W 1001.2 is supposed to contain a track that includes Dolphy. Our preliminary attempts to verify this from a dub provided to Simosko have been frustrating. There is no clear sign of Dolphy on this tape, which doesn't mirror the track list for the CD provided by Lonnie Newsome, although there are snatches of alto perhaps on a few of the tracks. Supposedly Dolphy appears on Tadd Dameron's Wahoo, along with Brown, Harold Land, Richie Powell, and Max Roach. This may have been recorded at a practice session in Eric's studio (which may not have existed until 1955), though the CD apparently claims it was recorded in Wilmington. Joe O'Con supposedly has tapes that may be the source (without his permission) for this bootleg CD.

Eddie Beal, Red Callender: Los Angeles, California, ca. 1950s

More undocumented information from S&T who got it from Lillian Polen, Eddie Beal, and Mrs. Dolphy. Simosko notes a possible reference to these by Jepsen in Jazz Records 1942-1962, Vol. 1, page 286.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, California, April 1958

Eric Dolphy (as); Nathan Gershman (cel); Hal Gaylor (bass); John Pisano (gtr); Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (dr).

In a Sentimental Mood [2:23], I'm Beginning to See the Light [3:00], In a Mellotone [2:23]

S&T give a release of the first tunes on Pacific Jazz 10108/S20108, and say that George Avakian produced this session. They caution that the first two titles were recorded by Hamilton without Dolphy in January 1959. Swing Journal shows the 1959 session as Pacific SPFJ-7048 (now CP32-5364, which apparently includes this Mellotone), "Ellington Suite". Tepperman had originally listed Sophisticated Lady, but this was a mistaken substitution for Mellotone. On the first two tunes, Eric does some of his straightest playing on record. Also released on King-Pacific Jazz GXF3117, GXF3140 in Japan. In a Mellotone was originally released only on Pacific Jazz DJ7485, a sampler distributed to disc jockeys.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Newport Jazz Festival, Newport, RI, 7 July 1958

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,cl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Hal Gaylor (bass); John Pisano (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr,vcl).

I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy [2:54](fl), I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair [2:30](cl), Pottsville U.S.A. [8:18](as), Blue Sands [6:03](fl), Chrissie (656K mu-law) [4:01](fl,cl), Nice Day (272K mu-law) [2:36](cl)

The first three tunes were part of a radio broadcast according to S&T. The last is the haunting and hesitating piece featured in "Jazz on a Summer's Day" (New Yorker Video NYV-16590), with Eric on flute and on film. According to Simosko: "the first 2 tunes appeared on FDC(I)-1024, Pottsville USA- the best cut- hasn't been issued, and the excerpt from rehearsal in the film is from a piece called Lord Randall". The soprano clarinet on I'm Gonna Wash... is very nice, although it's only the melody with slight embellishment.
There are 4 Swedish CDs from the 1958 Newport festival. The last 2 tunes appear on one of them: NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL 1958, VOLUME 2: MULLIGAN IN THE MAIN (Phontastic PHONT NCD 8814). This information is from Peter Losin. He says: I know that there was a two-LP set of "highlights" from the 1958 NJF, released by CBS/Sony in Japan (40AP 2771/2), but I don't know if the Hamilton quintet is on it. As far as I know that LP hasn't been reissued as a CD. Simosko based the date of the Newport performance on Burt Goldblatt's "Newport Jazz Festival - The Illustrated History" (New York: Dial Press, 1977). Chrissie has some nice clarinet playing along with the flute, but no real solos. The samples here demonstrate some of Eric's soprano playing.

Ernie Andrews: Los Angeles, October 1958

John Anderson, Al Porcino, Conrad Gozzo (tpt); Bob Pring, Dave Wells (tbn); Marshall Cramm (b tbn); Gene Cipriano, Eric Dolphy (as); Plas Johnson, Bill Green (ts); Jewell Grant (bar sax); Gerry Wiggins (p); Joe Comfort (bass); Earl Palmer (dr); Ernie Andrews (vcl).

Travelin' Light, I'm gonna move to the outskirts of town, Until the real thing comes along, Bernie's Tune, Mr. Trombone, I'm afraid the masquerade is over, Just You Just Me

"Travelin' Light", Gene Norman Presents GNP 42 and GNP Crescendo GNPS-10008. Also recorded at the session were Don't Be Afraid, Someone I Love, and Julie is Her Name.

(not in my collection)

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, 26 October 1958

Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr,vcl).

Andante [2:25], Modes [6:32](as), Fair Weather [2:58](fl), Pottsville U.S.A. [5:38](as), Don's Delight [5:40](fl), Under Paris Skies [4:21](as)

These were released on Warner Brothers B(S)1245, except for the last tune. W(S)1328, WM4005/WS8005 include Pottsville USA. W(S)1281, "Jazz Festival in Hi- Fi/ Near In and Far Out", with a fuzzy tenor player on the cover, WM4015/WS8015, Valiant (E)VJ104, and Warner Bros (I)POP40 contain Under Paris Skies. Modes, Pottsville, Don's Delight are on WB (F)36010.

Chico Hamilton Quintet with Strings: Los Angeles, CA, 27 October 1958

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr); unidentified string section; Fred Katz (arr,cond).

Something to Live For [3:50](fl), Close Your Eyes [4:36](as), Strange [3:05](as), Ev'rything I've Got [2:00], Speak Low [2:30](bcl)

Released on Warner Brothers B(S)1245, "with Strings Attached". The cover shows Chico manipulating marionettes of the band members, a bit telling? Close Your Eyes, Strange, Ev'rything I've Got are on WB (F)36010.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: American Hotel, Miami FL, 10 November 1958

Eric Dolphy (fl,cl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Chico Hamilton (dr); Jane Morgan (vocal).

Sleep [1:25], You Do Something To Me [2:08], The Morning After [1:45]

This is on video from NBC-TV, from the third Timex All-Star Jazz Show. There are introductions by Bob Crosby and Hoagy Carmichael. I now have this, it is low quality video and audio, but interesting to see and hear. You Do Something to Me has the Quintet accompanying Jane Morgan, a cocktail lounge singer. Eric is on flute for that tune, playing lines behind her. He also plays flute on Sleep, clarinet on The Morning After. Some details here are from the update to Reichardt's discography, where he reports this was released on Sounds Great SG-8011, a compilation from this show.

I digitized some of this video, as described in this table.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, December 29 and 30 1958

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,cl,bcl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr).

Beyond the Blue Horizon [3:04](fl), Where I Live [3:59](fl), Gongs East [4:48](bcl), I Gave My Love a Cherry [4:40](cl,fl), Good Grief Dennis [3:08](cl), Long Ago (and Far Away) [2:58](cl), Tuesday at Two [2:57](as), Nature by Emerson [5:04](as), Far East [4:03](fl), Passion Flower [3:19](as)

This is probably available as "Gongs East!" on Discovery DS-831. The original release is Warner Brothers W(S)1271. Also WEP 6005 and WSEP 2005, WB (F)LPW-1517, WB (J)P-6093-W. Passion Flower is on FM-063. Beyond, Nature, Tuesday, Gongs East, Far East and Passion Flower are on WB (F)36010. A nice recording of this band, controlled music, a bit frustrating because of the lack of space Eric has, but he gets some beautiful moments. A lot of soprano clarinet work, all in ensemble context, but very revealing.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, 4 February 1959

Eric Dolphy (as); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr).

More Than You Know [5:43], Newport News [4:38], Miss Movement [2:15]

These are on WB (G)WB56239 and WB (I)POP37, and Atl WS4671. Miss Movement is a Dolphy composition.

Paul Horn (as); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); William "Buddy" Collette (ts); Bill Green (bars); unknown (pno); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr,vcl).

She's Funny That Way, The Best Things in Life are Free, I Don't Know Why, Where or When

Warner Brothers W(S)1344, "The Three Faces of Chico". Also WEP 6014 and WSEP 2014, WB (F)LPW1512, WB E(S)D1344-1. Swing Journal also lists the tunes Happy Little Dance, Trinkets, No Speak No English Man, probably these are without Eric.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, 19 May 1959

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Wyatt Ruther (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr).

Truth [3:08] (221K ulaw), Opening [1:39] (304K mu-law) (as), Fat Mouth [3:01] (328K mu-law) (as), Theme for a Starlet [2:46], Little Lost Bear [1:48], Champs Elysees [2:32](272K mu-law) (as), Lost in the Night [3:18] (272K mu-law) (as), Frou Frou [3:19] (360K mu-law) (as), Lullaby for Dreamers [2:59]

Released on Sesac Repertory N2901/2902 according to S&T and Swing Journal, Jazz Vault 111 according to Simosko, and Vogue JL-67, "That Hamilton Man" according to Hery. Swing also lists a tune called Dreamy Little Theme, probably without Eric. Now available as "Chico Hamilton Quintet featuring Eric Dolphy" on Fresh Sound Records FSCD-1004. Truth and Opening are on Sesac Repertory AD45. Frou Frou is on AD72 and JV116.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, 20 May 1959

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Ralph Pena (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr).

Cawn Pawn [2:31], Lady E [2:40] (448K mu-law) (fl)

Released on Sesac Repertory N2901/2902 and Jazz Vault 111, AD45, and Vogue JL67. Now on Fresh Sound FSCD-1004 (see above). Lady E is attributed to Dolphy, and is an interesting composition, with some abrupt transitions between themes.

Chico Hamilton Quintet: Los Angeles, CA, ca. late October 1959

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl); Nathan Gershman (cel); Ron Carter (bass); Dennis Budimir (gtr); Chico Hamilton (dr).

Simosko reports that Carter told him that this band recorded for Warner Bros. but that it was "so far out they never issued it."

Sammy Davis Jr., acc. by Sy Oliver Orchestra: NYC, early 1960

Sammy Davis, Jr. (vcl); William "Cat" Anderson, Thad Jones, Joe Newman, Ernie Royal, Eugene "Snooky" Young (tpt); Henry Coker, Al Grey, Benny Powell (tbn); Eric Dolphy, Marshall Royal (as); Frank Foster, Billy Mitchell (ts); Charlie Fowlkes (bars); George Rhodes (pno); Ed Jones (bass); Freddie Greene (gtr); Percival "Sonny" Payne (dr); Sy Oliver (arr,dir,cond).

There is No Greater Love, This Little Girl of Mine, Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You, Mess Around

Some band! Released on Decca DL(7)8981, "I Gotta Right to Swing" according to S&T and Swing Journal. Also Decca 31177, 31136, ST74-8981, Brunswick LAT8352, 87041, (J)MCA-3154.

(not in my collection)

Eric Dolphy Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1 April 1960

Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Jaki Byard (pno); George Tucker (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

G.W. [12:07, 7:55](as), 245 [8:08, 6:47](as), Green Dolphin Street [5:42](bcl), Glad to be Unhappy [5:41](fl), Les [5:11](as), Miss Toni [5:40](bcl), April Fool [4:07](fl)

Eric's first date as a leader, this is classic. It is mostly known as "Outward Bound", released many times (New Jazz NJLP8236, Metronome MEP9039 - a single with GW and 245, thanks to TP Uschanov for this information -, Transatlantic TRA-SAM-3). It is the first record of the two record set titled simply "Eric Dolphy", Prestige 24008. It has more recently been released in the Original Jazz Classic series, with the original cover art by Richard "The Prophet" Jennings, OJC022-2 (LP and CD). Alternate longer takes of G.W. and 245 appear on Prestige MPP2517, a compilation CD with other tracks noted below, and on the Japanese VVICJ-23634. The tune April Fool is found elsewhere in some cases, for instance on "Here and There", Prestige 7382. Other releases include PR7311, Esquire 32-123, BelAir 331.006, VDJ1653, VDJ1594, OJC CD673-2, OJC CD1203-2, FCD 60.022, MEP 9039, SMJ6514, SMJ7432, LPJ80011, VIJ247, VICJ23634, Voix de son Maitre FELP10019, Bellaphon BJS40103, BLST6518, Fonit Cetra OM2033, VIJ4034, Fonit Cetra HBS6157, SMJ-6578, P-24070, 68.326, HB6044, PPR076, 68.320, HB6062, DPU 25. All of this is included in the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.
Hubbard lays out on the flute tracks. Eric's sound in this session seems big and broad to me, with a lot of reverb.

Ruth Brown: NYC, 19 April 1960

Ruth Brown (vcl); Burt Collins, Ernie Royal, Richard Williams, Danny Moore (tpt); Charles Greenlea, Bernard McKinney, Julian Priester (tbn); Charlie Mariano, Eric Dolphy (as); George Coleman, Bob Newman (ts); Jay Cameron (bars); Tommy Flanagan (pno); Kenny Burrell (gtr); Nobby Totah (bass); Pete LaRoca Sims (dr).

Don't Cha Go Away Mad, Baby Don't You Cry, Just the Way You Look Tonight, Shine On

These are unissued. See "The Best of Ruth Brown" below.

(not in my collection)

Charles Mingus and his Orchestra: NYC, 24 May 1960

Marcus Belgrave, Ted Curson, Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry, Richard Williams (tpt); Eddie Bert, Charles Greenlee, Locksley "Slide" Hampton, Jimmy Knepper (tbn); Don Butterfield (tuba); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); John LaPorta (as,cl); Yusef Lateef (ts,fl); Robert DiDomenica (fl); Bill Barron, Joe Farrell (ts); Danny Bank (bars); Harry Shulman (oboe); Roland Hanna (pno); Charles McCracken (cel); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr); "Sticks" Evans, George Scott, Max Roach (perc); Gunther Schuller (cond).

Half-Mast Inhibition, Mingus Fingus Number Two, Bemoanable Lady (as), Yusef Isef Too

Mercury MG20627/SR60627, Limelight SR-86015, with session below. Bill Hery notes: Original Mercury release titled Pre-Bird, referring to the fact that Mingus had conceived of (or actually composed) all the music as a teenager before he heard Bird. Reichardt lists an unissued Portrait as well. Other reissues are Trip TLP 5513, Emarcy 826496-2, LM82015, LML4009, Fontana FJL115, SMWL21056, 10021MCE, MCE126016, JCL683265, JCY883265, Limelight (J)1015, (NL)200.009LMY, Amiga (DDR)855496, Mercury (EU)6338281, (F)12513MCL, (NL)6336321, (NL)134645MFY, (J)SFX-10545, BT-5309, EVER-1015, 18PJ2025/EXPR-1015.

Charles Mingus and his Orchestra: NYC, 25 May 1960

Ted Curson (tpt); Jimmy Knepper (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Yusef Lateef (ts,fl); Booker Ervin, Joe Farrell (ts); Roland Hanna or Paul Bley (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr); Lorraine Cousins (vcl).

Weird Nightmare, Prayer for Passive Resistance, Eclipse, Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me/ I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart, Take the 'A' Train/ Exactly Like You

Mercury MG20627/SR60627, SMWL21056, 10021MCE, MCE126016 (G)6618007, and Emarcy 826496-2. Limelight SR-86015, LML4009, "Mingus Revisited", with Mingus sitting in front of a chessboard on the cover according to Swing Journal. Some of these appear on Verve 840 033, "Jazz Club: Drums" and Verve 840 031, "Jazz Club: Tenor Sax" .

Oliver Nelson Sextet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 27 May 1960

Richard Williams (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Oliver Nelson (as,ts); Richard Wyands (pno); George Duvivier (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

Three Seconds (as), Alto-itis (as), The Meetin' (as), The Drive (as), March On March On (as), Screamin' the Blues (bcl)

New Jazz NJLP8243, Prestige 45-202 or 508, OJC 080, Status 8243, Prestige P24060, Esquire 32-148, Xtra 5039, SMJ-6565, HB6139. This is "Screamin' the Blues". Also on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182. Meetin' is on FCD-60-022. March On is on Boplicity (E)BPOM11.

Ken McIntyre-Eric Dolphy Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 28 June 1960

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Ken McIntyre (as,fl); Walter Bishop, Jr. (pno); Sam Jones (bass); Art Taylor (dr).

Lautir (fl), Curtsy (as), Geo's Tune (as), They All Laughed (as), Head Shakin' (as), Dianna (bcl)

New Jazz NJLP8247 according to S&T, 8259 according to Swing Journal. It should be 8247. 8259 is another Ken McIntyre album (STONE BLUES). Now available on OJC-252 (LP). This is "Looking Ahead". Found also as one record of "Fire Waltz", Prestige P-24085 and (F)68.330, which packages it with "The Quest" (see below). Nice version of Gershwin's They All Laughed. Also on SMJ7560, SMJ6566, and Esquire 32-133. And on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.

Eric Dolphy: NYC, 8 July 1960

Eric Dolphy (fl); Gina Lalli (tabla, vcl); Roger Mason (tamboura).

Improvisations and Tukras

This is on Blue Note BT-85131 and CDP48041, CP32-5346, "Other Aspects", and see below for other sessions on this record. An eastern repetitive figure piece that is very demanding, practically athletic. Simosko says: "a typical background for Kathak dancing in India, complete with the chanting of the tabla patterns, which conform to the steps of the dancer. The repetitive motif is also traditional."

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Antibes Jazz Festival, Juan-Les-Pins, France, 13 July 1960

Ted Curson (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as); Booker Ervin (ts); Charles Mingus (bass, pno); Dannie Richmond (dr); Bud Powell (pno).

Better Git Hit In Your Soul [11:00](as), Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting [11:54], Folk Forms No. 2 [11:08](as), What Love? [13:34](bcl), I'll Remember April [13:39[(as), Prayer for Passive Resistance [8:06]

This is available on Affinity L6AF41, "Charles Mingus Live", which includes the first three tunes only, and on Atlantic SD2-3001, WEA (E)K60146, Atl (C)60146, Warner Pioneer/Atl (J)P-5184/5A, "Mingus at Antibes", a 2-record set that includes all tunes. Also Rhino 90532-2, Atlantic CD 7 90532-2 and BYG YX7009, Sensation (I)002, Affinity (E)AFF19, Affinity/Ariston (I)FA9. An edited version of Better... is on Curcio (I)GJ16 and Europa Jazz EJ1013. Bud plays only on I'll Remember April.

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 15 August 1960

Eric Dolphy (as,cl,bcl,fl); Ron Carter (cel); George Duvivier (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

Out There [6:52](as), Serene [7:00](bcl), The Baron [2:54](bcl), Eclipse [2:47](cl), 17 West [4:50](fl), Sketch of Melba [4:40](fl), Feather [5:00](as)

New Jazz NJLP8252, "Out There". Also on Prestige 24008, with "Outward Bound", see above. Rereleased by OJC with original cover art by The Prophet: OJC 023-2 (LP, CD). Another important recording, with tremendous alto work on Feather, soprano clarinet on Eclipse, bass clarinet on Serene, flute on 17 West and Sketch of Melba, and nice work on alto opposite Ron Carter's cello on Out There. Eclipse and Feather are also included on the compilation MPP2517 with other tracks mentioned above and below. Other releases: Esquire 32-153, Xtra 5054, FCD60.022, PRP1, Fantasy (F)FCD60022, Fonit Centra (I)DPU25, PR7652, (J)SMJ7563, (J)SMJ6567, LPJ80039, VICJ23635, Bellaphon (G)BJS40142, BLST6518, VIJ4034, Fonit Centra (I)HBS6157, (I)HB6062, (F)68.320. All of this is included in the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.

Latin Jazz Quintet with Eric Dolphy: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 19 August 1960

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Juan Amalbert (conga); Gene Casey (pno); Bill Ellington (bass); Charlie Simons (vib); Manny Ramos (dr, timbales).

Caribé (as), Blues in 6/8 (as), First Bass Line (bcl), Mambo Ricci (as), Spring is Here (fl), Sunday Go Meetin' (fl)

New Jazz NJLP8251, Prestige MPP-2503, OJC-819, SMJ6568, Fonit Cetra/Prestige (I)HB6089, "Caribé". A very pleasant album, nice setting to let Eric blow in my opinion. Gene Casey gets a lot of the space though. Eric has the big broad van Gelder sound here, and a warm flute tone. Also on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.

Ruth Brown: NYC, 30 August 1960

Ruth Brown (vcl); Burt Collins, Ernie Royal, Richard Williams, Danny Moore (tpt); Charles Greenlee, Bernard McKinney, Julian Priester (tbn); Charlie Mariano, Eric Dolphy (as); George Coleman, Bob Newman (ts); Jay Cameron (bars); Tommy Flanagan (pno); Kenny Burrell (gtr); Nobby Totah (bass); Pete LaRoca Sims (dr).

Takin' care of business, Honey Boy, It tears me all to pieces

These are on Atlantic 8080, "The Best of Ruth Brown", Atlantic 2075, and Atlantic 2104 respectively. The last two may be singles. Reichardt (via Ruppli) shows the April 19, 1960 session that is listed above as well, with unissued titles.

(not in my collection)

John Lewis and his Orchestra: NYC, 8 September 1960

Herb Pomeroy (tpt); Gunther Schuller (fr horn); Eric Dolphy (as); Benny Golson (ts); Jimmy Giuffre (bars); John Lewis (pno,comp,arr,dir); George Duvivier (bass); Jim Hall (gtr); Connie Kay (dr).

Afternoon in Paris, The Stranger

Atlantic SD1375 according to S&T and Swing Journal, "The Wonderful World of Jazz". Now also on a CD of the same name, Atlantic 7 90979-2; the CD has The Stranger, which wasn't on the LP. Also on 332.046, London LTZ-K15237, SAH-K6218.

John Lewis and his Orchestra: NYC, 9 September 1960

Herb Pomeroy (tpt); Gunther Schuller (fr horn); Eric Dolphy (as); Benny Golson (ts); Jimmy Giuffre (bars); John Lewis (pno,dir); George Duvivier (bass); Jim Hall (gtr); Connie Kay (dr); Gary McFarland (comp,arr).

Night Float, If You Could See Me Now, Round Midnight

Atlantic SD1425, (F)850.006, AMCY-1097, "Essence". The last two tunes are unissued.

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with the Big Band: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 20 September 1960

Bobby Bryant, Clark Terry, Richard Williams (tpt); Jimmy Cleveland, Melba Liston (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Oliver Nelson (as,cond,dir,arr); Bob Ashton, Jerome Richardson (ts,fl); Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (ts); George Barrow (bars); Richard Wyands (pno); Wendell Marshall (bass); Roy Haynes (dr); Ernie Wilkins (arr).

Walk Away, Trane Whistle, Whole Nelson, Stolen Moments, Jaws, You Are Too Beautiful

Prestige PR7206, PR7834, OJC 429-2 "Trane Whistle". Not much for Eric, but some interesting music by Nelson, including a nice performance of Stolen Moments (528K) 5 months before the famous one. Esquire 32174 and Xtra 5019 are other releases. Also on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Nola Penthouse Studio, NYC, 20 October 1960

Ted Curson (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,vcl); Dannie Richmond (dr,vcl).

Folk Forms No. 1 (as), Original Faubus Fables (as), What Love (bcl), All the things you could be by now if Sigmund Freud's wife was your mother (as), Stormy Weather (504K wav) (as)

Candid CJM8005/CJS9005, Barnaby/Candid Z30561, Mosaic MR4-111, "Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus". This is one of the greatest records I have. What Love is legendary, and provides me with transcendental experiences routinely. Make sure you listen to this record. Stormy Weather isn't on the above album but appears on CJM8021/9021, JAZ5002, SMJ-6195, and on Candid CCD79033. Albrecht Heeffer provided info about Disky Communications B.V. ATJ CD 5965, which has Stormy Weather, Original Faubus Fables, and Folk Forms No. 1 as well as the MDM below and Lock'em Up from November 11. Candid 45-601 had parts of first 2 songs. Other releases include BR5015, 2BR6015, America 30AM 6082, CCD79021, KZ31034, CH50053, JAZ5048, S64358, SOPC57001/11, VIJ-6453, SMJ-6178, and CBS S64675. NW242 has Faubus.

Ted Curson, Lonnie Hillyer (tpt); Eric Dolphy (fl); Charles McPherson (as); Nico Bunink (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Reincarnation of a Love Bird (fl) First Part of solo (288K mu-law) Rest of solo (368K mu-law)

This is on Mosaic MR4-111 and Candid CCD-79033.

Ted Curson, Lonnie Hillyer (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Charles McPherson (as); Booker Ervin (ts); Nico Bunink (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Vassarlean

This is on Candid CJM8019, Mosaic MR4-111, CJS9019, BR5021, JAZ5050, (F)CANF6009, (J)SOPC57011/12, (J)SMJ-6188, (I)CS-9019, 2B R6015, CH-50053, KZ31034, (F)S64675. Eric doesn't solo.

Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr); Eric Dolphy (bcl,as); Ted Curson, Lonnie Hillyer (tpt); Charles McPherson (as); Booker Ervin (ts); Nico Bunink (pno); Jimmy Knepper, Britt Woodman (trb).

MDM

This is on Candid CJM8021 or Barnaby/Candid KZ31034, and Mosaic MR4-111, "The Candid Recordings", with other tunes given below and Stormy Weather above. Also Barnaby 2BR6015, a 2 LP set with both albums from these sessions, and 9021, 5002, and 6195 (see Stormy Weather above).

Abbey Lincoln/Jazz Artists' Guild: NYC, 1 November 1960

Abbey Lincoln (vcl); Benny Bailey (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as); Kenny Dorham (pno); John "Peck" Morrison (bass); Jo Jones (dr).

Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do

Candid CJM8022, Barnaby/Candid BR-5022, "Newport Rebels". Nice obbligatos. See below for more on this album. An alternate take appears on CCD-79033. Also (7)9022, CANF6008, SOPC57003, and SMJ-6187. Here is a 232K mu-law sample from that CD.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop/Jazz Artists' Guild: NYC, 11 November 1960

Ted Curson, Lonnie Hillyer (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Charles McPherson (as); Booker Ervin (ts); Paul Bley (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Lock 'Em Up, Reincarnation of a Love Bird

Candid CJM8021, Mosaic MR4-111 etc. again, with MDM and Stormy Weather.

Roy Eldridge (tpt); Jimmy Knepper (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); Tommy Flanagan (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Jo Jones (dr).

R & R, Mysterious Blues, Body and Soul

R&R is on Candid CJM8019 and CD79019, "The Jazz Life!", with Vassarlean, and on CCD-79026 and Mosaic MR4-111. Mysterious Blues is on Candid CJM8022 and BR-5022, "Newport Rebels", and on Mosaic MR4-111. Body and Soul is on the Candid CD CCD79026 issue REINCARNATION OF A LOVEBIRD which also includes 3 cuts without Dolphy, as well as on the Mosaic. An alternate take of Body and Soul is on Candid CCD-79033 and 79042. Here are a couple of choruses of Body and Soul from 79033: 432K mu-law

Eric Dolphy: NYC, November 1960

Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Ron Carter (bass on Dolphy-N, Triple Mix)

Dolphy-N (as), Inner Flight #1 (fl), Inner Flight #2 (fl), Triple Mix (fl,bcl)

Blue Note BT-85131, "Other Aspects", see above and below for other tracks on this great album, also available on CD (CDP48041), and (J)CP32-5346. The Inner Flights are unaccompanied, I think the only such examples on record. Triple Mix is on Jazzway Mutt 1502, "Naima". Triple Mix has overdubbed flute, bass clarinet, and bass. These were recorded by Jerry Newman, and all titles were assigned posthumously by Hale Smith. There is an unissued alternate take of Dolphy-N.

Gunther Schuller and his Orchestra: NYC, 20 December 1960

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl,as); Robert DiDomenica (fl); Jim Hall (gtr); Eddie Costa (vib); Bill Evans (pno); Scott LaFaro (bass); George Duvivier (bass); Sticks Evans (dr); Contemporary String Quartet: Charles Libove, Roland Vamos (vln); Harry Zaratzian (vla); Joseph Tekula (cel); and Ornette Coleman (as).

Variants on a Theme of John Lewis (Django) (fl), Variants on a Theme of Thelonious Monk (Criss- Cross) (fl,bcl)

Ornette plays on the Monk one only. Gunther Schuller does everything else here. Interesting, somewhat dense music, some cool lines by the stars. This is Atlantic SD1365, "Jazz Abstractions". It is dedicated to LaFaro, who was killed soon after this date. Also on (F)587.043, 588.043.

Ornette Coleman Double Quartet: NYC, 21 December 1960

Ornette Coleman (as); Eric Dolphy (bcl); Don Cherry (pocket tpt); Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Charlie Haden, Scott LaFaro (bass); Billy Higgins, Ed Blackwell (dr).

First Take, Free Jazz

Ornette plays on all of this. A noted classic, this runs from tremendously exciting to refreshing. The main recording is on Atlantic SD1364, "Free Jazz". The first take is on Atlantic 1588, "Twins", which is a compilation of great Ornette stuff, including Check Up, one of my favorite tunes. The Atlantic CD version (AT813472) of Free Jazz includes both takes. Also on (E)K50240, (F)40232, 412.008, (EU)ATL50240, (J)P-6095A, P-7511, (E)K40278, 60043, (J)P-8165, SD8810.

and later that day...

Eric Dolphy-Booker Little Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 21 December 1960

Booker Little (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Jaki Byard (pno); Ron Carter (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

Ode to Charlie Parker (fl), Bird's Mother (bcl), It's Magic (bcl), Serene (bcl), Miss Ann (as), Far Cry (as), Left Alone (fl), Tenderly (as)

Out in New Jersey Eric and Booker (for the first time) got together to record "Far Cry", Prestige PR7747 or New Jazz NJLP8270, and on the twofer PR24053 with "Where?". Serene was left off these albums, but was finally released on "Dash One", MPP2517. Available now as OJC 400-2 (LP, CD). The CD has the missing Serene on it, which is also on the Prestige compilation PR24046, "25 Years of Prestige". Also on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182, (F)FCD60.022, (J)VIJ4034, Fonit Cetra (I)HBS6157, (J)VDJ1594, Franklin Mint 75#19, Musica Jazz (I)MJP1018, (J)VICJ23580, (J)SMJ6569, SMJ7555, VIJ228, VDJ1613, Esquire (E)32-193 (probably never issued), Bellaphon (G)BJS40156.
Far Cry is Out There. Bird's Mother is also known as Mrs. Parker of K.C. Booker doesn't play on Left Alone, Tenderly and It's Magic. Tenderly is an unaccompanied alto solo. I guess this day wasn't unusual for Eric, who played about 20 hours every day. He doesn't sound tired to me anywhere here.

Joe Hellerstein has samples and transcriptions of Eric's solos on Serene and Miss Ann on the World Wide Web. Click here to go to his Dolphy page.

Latin Jazz Quintet with Eric Dolphy: NYC, late 1960 or early 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Felipe Diaz (vib); Arthur Jenkins (pno); Bobby Rodriguez (bass); Tommy Lopez (conga); Louis Ramirez (timbales).

You're the Cutest One (bcl), Speak Low (fl), I Got Rhythm (bcl), Night in Tunisia (as), Chacha King (fl), I Wish I Were in Love Again (bcl), Lover (fl), Mangolina (fl), April Rain (fl)

United Artists UAL4071/UAS5071. Not the same band as the earlier Latin Jazz session. The quintet also does You Don't Know What Love Is without Eric. ChaCha King is Danse Macabre (right?).

Abbey Lincoln: Nola Penthouse Studio, NYC, 22 February 1961

Abbey Lincoln (vcl); Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,picc,bcl); Coleman Hawkins, Walter Benton (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr); Roger Sanders, Robert Whitley (conga).

Straight Ahead, When Malindy Sings, In the Red, Blue Monk, Left Alone, African Lady, Retribution

Candid CJM8015/CJS9015, 79015 on CD, "Straight Ahead", and an alternate take of African Lady on CCD 79033 (320K mu-law sample of a bit of Hawkins' solo with Eric on piccolo in background). This is Lincoln and Hawkins' date, but there are some moments for Eric and Booker to back Lincoln very effectively. The piccolo on African Lady is interesting. This is easily my favorite version of Left Alone, the first version that really moved me. Also on KZ31037, (EU)S64655, (J)SOPC-57007, (J)SMJ-6190, JAZ5043, Candid 45-602, with Blue Monk on FM-008.

Oliver Nelson Sextet: NYC, 23 February 1961

Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Oliver Nelson (as,ts); George Barrow (bars); Bill Evans (pno); Paul Chambers (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

Stolen Moments (fl), Hoe-Down (as), Cascades (as), Yearnin' (as), Butch and Butch (as), Teenie's Blues (as)

Impulse AS-5 and MCAD-5659, "The Blues and the Abstract Truth". At least one tune from this album is extremely popular. Nice band, interesting context for Eric, not his most memorable bunch of solos though. Other releases include HMV (E)CLP1528, CSD1422, (EU)IMPL8014, La Voce del Padrone (I)QEIP-8040, CSPQ-6263, (I)5027, MCA-29013, (J)YP-8501-AI, (J)VIM-4646, (J)VIM-5561, (J)VIM-5648, Jasmine (E)JAS20, IA-9335-2, MCA2-4148, Philips (G)P632061L, AS-9237-2, FM-034, Verve (EU)2615044, ASD-9228-3, ASY-9284-3, (NL)EPIM5543.

Oliver Nelson Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1 March 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Oliver Nelson (as,ts,cl); Richard Wyands (pno); George Duvivier (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

Images (bcl), Six and Four (as), Mama Lou (as), Ralph's New Blues (bcl), Straight Ahead (as), 111-44 (bcl)

New Jazz NJLP8255, OJC-099-2 (LP and CD), "Straight Ahead". Also on Prestige PR24060, a twofer with "Screamin' the Blues", and on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182. At least as cool as above, but less known. The playing on this record is superb, and the music and musicianship are extraordinary. This should be required listening for bands playing in this style. Also on Esquire (E)32-168, (J)SMJ-6506, (NL)PPR083, Fonit Cetra (I)HB6139, Boplicity (E)BOMP10.

Booker Little and his Sextet: NYC, 17 March 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Don Friedman (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr,tympani).

We Speak (as), Quiet Please (as), A New Day

Candid CJM8027/CJS9027, "Out Front", with below. An alternate take of Quiet, Please appears on CCD 79033. Here is a bit of Eric's solo: (224K mu-law).

Booker Little and his Sextet: Nola Penthouse Sound Studio, NYC, 4 April 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Don Friedman (pno); Ron Carter (bass); Max Roach (dr,tympani).

Strength and Sanity, Moods in Free Time (664K wav) (as), Man of Words, Hazy Hues (as) (as)

Candid CJM8027/9027, "Out Front", with above. This is Booker. It couldn't be better, but I guess Eric could play more. But no complaints. Also reissued on Candid 30009, with alternate take of Strength and Sanity. CD reissue is Candid 79027. There is an alternate take of Hazy Hues on CCD 79033, with a solo that includes this: (296K mu-law). Moods in Free Time also appears on 79033. Other releases include (F)CANF6002, (J)SOPC-57004, (J)SMJ-6170, BR5019, New World Records NW275.

Ted Curson Quintet: NYC, April 1961

Ted Curson (tpt); Eric Dolphy (fl); Kenny Drew (pno); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Roy Haynes (dr).

The Things We Did Last Summer, Bali H'ai

Old Town OTLP-2003, "Plenty of Horn", (J)YQ-7501-AX, YW-7577-AX, YS-7131-AX, Old Town CDBOP 018.

(not in my collection)

George Russell Sextet: NYC, 8 May 1961

Don Ellis (tpt); Dave Baker (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); George Russell (pno); Steve Swallow (bass); Joe Hunt (dr).

Ezz-Thetic (as), Nardis (bcl), Lydiot (as), Thoughts (bcl), Honesty (as), Round Midnight (as)

Riverside RLP-375, RS-3043 (3 of these tunes), "Ezz-thetic". Also OJC-070, and part of "Outer Thoughts", Milestone M-47027, a 1975 LP (thanks to Todd Poynor). Nice stuff, and Round Midnight burns, all the thousands of times I hear this great composition and try to play it, Eric whipping through this version bounces around in my head. Definitive. Released on (F)68.943, (I)OM2001, (J)VIJ-131, (J)SMJ-6112, (I)HB6142, RLP(S9)3522, Boplicity (E)BPOM12.

John Coltrane and his Orchestra: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 23 May 1961

John Coltrane (ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,arr,cond); Booker Little, Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Julian Priester, Charles Greenlea (euphonium); Julius Watkins, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Jim Buffington, Bob Swisshelm (french horn); Bill Barber (tuba); Garvin Bushell (reeds); Pat Patrick (bars); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman, Paul Chambers (bass); Elvin Jones (drs); Cal Massey (arr); Romulus Franceschini (cond).

Greensleeves [9:55, 10:49], Song of the Underground Railroad [6:37, ?], The Damned Don't Cry [7:38], Africa [14:06]

Impulse A-6, "Africa/Brass". Another take of this appears on Impulse AS-9273, "The Africa Brass Sessions, Vol. 2". The Impulse CD reissue (MCAD-42001) has all the material on both Africa Brass albums. The alternate take of Greensleeves and Underground... are both listed as recorded on this date. The Damned Don't Cry and Africa are on Impulse IZ 9361/2. Other releases include MCA 254638, MCA 29007, MCA 42231, Imp 251993-1Z, Pol(Ca)A(S)6, HMV(E)CLP1548, HMV(E)CSD1431, WRC(E)ST996, Jas(E)JAS8, VEGA(F)IMP3, Col(G)ICO52-90805, Ph(G)P632 060L, Imp(I)IMP423, HMV(I)QELP8049, HMV(I)CSDQ6264, EMI(I)064-90805, Imp(J)NY-3, Imp(J)SNY-3, Imp(J)MH3012, Imp(J)SH3018, Imp(J)SR3071, Imp(J)IMP88090, Imp(J)YS8501, Imp(J)P5912, Imp(J)YP8571, MCA(J)VIM4609, Imp L302, Imp ITC302, Imp(J)B02, Imp(J)32XD589, Imp(J)MVCI-23090, Imp 243580, CTI(G)PDCTI 1113-2, Imp GRD3-119, Imp GRP31192, Imp(G)873438-931, MCA 29008, MCA 42232, Jas(E)JAS59, EMI(I)064-95813Q, Imp(J)IMP88195, Imp(J)YS8507, Imp(J)YP8577AI, Imp(G)254648-2, Imp(J)32XD599, Melodiya(USSR)C60-19423-002, MCA 4140, MCA 254650, MCA 801449, MCA 82711, MCA(J)VIM4615&6, Imp(J)55XD601&2, AS9223-2, MCA 4132, Imp L59223, Imp(J)SH3061&2, Imp(F)68 060/066, MCA MCAD5541, Imp(G)254559-2YS, Imp(J)43XD2009, Imp(J)Y117, Imp(J)MVCI 23010&11.

John Coltrane Combo: A&R Studios, NYC, 25 May 1961

Freddie Hubbard (tpt); John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Art Davis, Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Ol [18:05](fl), Dahomey Dance [10:50](as), Aisha [7:32](as), Original Untitled Ballad (To Her Ladyship) [8:54](fl)

Atlantic SD1373, "Olé Coltrane". The last tune is not on this album, but is on Atlantic SD1553, "The Coltrane Legacy". The CD reissue (1373-2) of Olé includes To Her Ladyship, credited to Eric (though elsewhere the composer is given as Frazier), with Eric playing flute. This is the same as the untitled piece. The working title for Olé was Venga Vallejo, the Spanish folksong this was based on. Alternate takes may exist for all titles! Other releases include Lon(E)LTZ-K15239, Lon(E)SAH-K6223, Atl(F)332 048, Atl(F,G)40 286, Atl(J)MJ7041, Atl(J)P6052, Atl(J)P7507A, WEA(G)240716-1S, Atl SD2-313, Atl(C)59023, i grandi del Jazz(I)GdJ-10, Exe(J)EX2017, Atl(I)2K60009, Atl(J)30XD1002, Atl 7567-81349-2, Atl(J)AMCY1007, Atl(J)FCPA1061.

John Coltrane and his Orchestra: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 7 June 1961

John Coltrane (ts); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,arr); Booker Little (tpt); Britt Woodman (tbn); Carl Bowman (euphonium); Julius Watkins, Donald Corrado, Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm (french horn); Bill Barber (tuba); Pat Patrick (bars); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman, Art Davis (bass); Elvin Jones (drs).

Africa [16:01, 16:26], Blues Minor [7:20]

Impulse A-6, "Africa/Brass", Impulse AS-9273, "The Africa Brass Sessions, Vol. 2", and MCAD-42001. There are two takes of Africa, although Fujioka says the one on Vol. 2 is spliced together from various alternate takes. Additional releases include Imp AS9200-2, MCA 4131, MCA2-8028, Imp(E)IMPL8015, Imp(F)68 060/066, Imp(J)SH3061/2, Imp(J)SR3007, Imp(J)SR3026/8, Imp(H)EPIM5544, Imp(J)Y117, Imp(J)MVCI23010/11.

Ron Carter Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 20 June 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Mal Waldron (pno); Ron Carter (cel,bass); George Duvivier (bass); Charlie Persip (dr).

Rally (bcl), Yes Indeed (fl), Saucer Eyes (fl), Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (as)

New Jazz NJLP8265, Prestige 7843, OJC-432-2 (LP, CD), "Where?". Also on PR24053 with "Far Cry", and on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182. This also includes Where? and Bass Duet without Eric. Yes Indeed. Other releases include Status ST8265, (G)BJS40166, (J)VIJ-233, (J)SMJ-6570, (F)68.419, (I)HB6057.

Mal Waldron Sextet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 27 June 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,cl); Booker Ervin (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Ron Carter (cel); Joe Benjamin (bass); Charlie Persip (dr).

Thirteen (as), Duquility (as), Status Seeking (as), Warp and Woof (as), Warm Canto (cl), Fire Waltz (as), We Diddit (as)

New Jazz NJLP8269, Prestige 7579, OJC 082 LP and CD, "The Quest", Prestige P-24085, "Fire Waltz" (one of the two records, the other being the previously listed "Looking Ahead"), and on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182. Another example of soprano clarinet playing on Warm Canto. I used to get meditative to this. Wore out my original copy. Other releases: XTRA (E)5006, (G)BJS40120, (NL)PPR087, (J)SMJ-6571, (G)0902074, (SP)150091, (F)68.330, (E)BPOM12.

Eric Dolphy-Booker Little Quintet: Five Spot, NYC, 16 July 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Mal Waldron (pno); Richard Davis (bass); Ed Blackwell (dr).

Status Seeking (as), God Bless the Child (968K mu-law wav) (bcl), Aggression (bcl), Like Someone in Love (fl), Fire Waltz (1.1M mu-law wav) (as), Bee Vamp (bcl), The Prophet (as), Number Eight (as), Booker's Waltz (bcl)

Live recording of a nights performance, this may be the best use ever of this method of capturing music. Everybody should have these recordings. Some of the releases of these are: Prestige 7382, "Here and There", which only has Status Seeking and God Bless the Child, New Jazz NJLP8260 or Prestige 7611, Vol. 1, containing Fire Waltz, Bee Vamp, and The Prophet, Prestige PR7294 or 7826, Vol. 2, containing Aggression and Like Someone in Love, Prestige PR7334, "Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial Album" or Vol 3, containing Number Eight (also called Potsa Lotsa on some labels) and Booker's Waltz, and Prestige P-34002, "The Great Concert of Eric Dolphy" containing Vols. I, II, and III. Also on: Vol 1: OJC 133, Vol 2: OJC 247, Memorial Album: OJC 353-2. There is also another take of Bee Vamp on "Dash-1", MPP2517, that is also included on OJC-133. Additional releases: P 24070, NJLP 8288, OJCCD673-2, SMJ-6572, SMJ-6573, SMJ-6574, SMJ-6578, SMJ-7192, SMJ-7269, VIJ210, VDJ1504, VICJ23511, VDJ1594, (J)VIJ4034, VIJ216, VIJ237, VDJ1525, VICJ23512, Prestige (F)68.369/71, Esquire 32-173, Stateside SL 10160, Pathé-Marconi 230.802, Pathé (F)2C.054-10135, La Voix de son Maitre HTX 40.343, Giants of Jazz (I)CD53064 & 53067, (Du)MPR3032, (Du)MPRS3033, (Du)MPRS3034, LLP88131, LLP88152, LLP88178, (F)HTX40343, CPRX240343, (F)68.326, Fonit Cetra (I)HB6044, Fonit Cetra (I)HBT6117, Fonit Cetra (I)HBS6157, MJ7043, FHCY-2009. A good place to hear it all is on the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182.

Aggression is Booker at his best. He plays these blasts near the beginning of his solo that knocked me out the first time I heard it, and still thrill me tremendously. Like Someone in Love is equally masterful, with lovely chamber trios at beginning and end. The Prophet has some of Eric's best alto playing. Bee Vamp is a fascinating composition of Booker's. It's all excellent and rewarding.

John Coltrane Quintet: Showboat, Philadelphia PA, unknown dates in 1961-62

John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

West 42nd Street, C minor blues, Everytime We Say Goodbye, Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, Easy to Remember, My Favorite Things, Out of this World, Miles' Mode

This is according to Fujioka, listed as 5 tapes, recorded perhaps on 24-29 July 1961, 17-22 October 1961, 26 March - 3 April 1962, and 15-20 October 1962. Presumably Eric is only on some of the tunes listed above. Miles' Mode is probably Red Planet, written by Eric. They also list a session on 24 July with Impressions, But Not for Me, and Greensleeves, a session on 26 July with Body and Soul, Traneing In, and Impressions, unrecorded performances from Detroit on 7 August, the Village Gate on 8 August, and the Monterey Jazz Festival on 22 September (this is with Wes Montgomery).
(not in my collection)

Max Roach and his Orchestra: NYC, 1 August 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); Clifford Jordan (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr); Carlos "Patato" Valeler (conga); Carlos "Totico" Eugenio (cowbell), Abbey Lincoln (vcl).

Garvey's Ghost, Mendacity

Impulse AS-8, "Percussion Bitter Sweet". More below. Great stuff. Part of Mendacity appears on another Impulse sampler I have, too, "The Saxophone", ASH-9253-3, in a sequence with Pres, Bird and Ornette. Garvey's Ghost is on ASD-9228-3, "Energy Essentials". Other releases include His Master's Voice (E)CLP1522, CSD1416, (I)QELP-8053, (I)3C064-95721, CSDQ-6266, (I)IMP488/5027, (J)YP-8546.

Max Roach and his Orchestra: NYC, 3 August 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr); Carlos "Patato" Valeler (conga); Carlos "Totico" Eugenio (cowbell).

Mama (fl), Tender Warriors (bcl)

Impulse AS-8, "Percussion Bitter Sweet". Mama is on ASH-9272-3, "The Drums".

Max Roach and his Orchestra: NYC, 8 August 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); Clifford Jordan (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr).

Praise for a Martyr

Impulse AS-8, "Percussion Bitter Sweet".

Max Roach and his Orchestra: NYC, 9 August 1961

Booker Little (tpt); Julian Priester (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Mal Waldron (pno); Art Davis (bass); Max Roach (dr); Carlos "Patato" Valeler (conga); Carlos "Totico" Eugenio (cowbell).

Man from South Africa

Impulse AS-8, "Percussion Bitter Sweet".

Eric Dolphy Quintet: Funkturm Exhibition Hall, Berlin, Germany, 30 August 1961

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl,as); Benny Bailey (tpt); Pepsi Auer (pno); Jamil Nasser, aka George Joyner (bass); Buster Smith (dr).

GW (as), God Bless the Child (bcl), 245 (as)

Inner City 3017, "The Berlin Concerts", a two-record set, with below. These are from a television broadcast by the German station SWF. 245 is called The Meeting, and GW is given as Gee Wee. The Inner City is a US licenced version of the original (German) enja release, 3007/9 with both LPs complete on a single CD. 245 is also on Enja/Musica Jazz (I)SPE1. Anybody know of a video of this?

Jam Session: Jazz Salon, Berlin, Germany, 30 August 1961

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl); Benny Bailey (tpt); Pepsi Auer (pno); Jamil Nasser (bass); Buster Smith (dr).

Hot House (as), When Lights are Low (bcl), Hi-Fly (fl), I'll Remember April (as)

S&T list this as a potential radio broadcast, with above quintet and members of the Humphrey Lyttelton Orchestra and vocalist Billie Poole. They got this from Dietrich Kraner. Simosko now says these are what is released on Inner City 3017, and that there may be more, since the released stuff is just quintet. Also on Enja (G)3007/9 with above. Other releases include (Am)R21Y79636, (J)SFX10049/50, 40MJ3122/3, 30MJ9049/50, K32Y6124, ENJ1003.

Rune Carlsson Quartet: Vastmanland - Dala Nation, Uppsala, Sweden, 4 September 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); Ronny Johansson (pno); Kurt Lindgren (bass); Rune Carlsson (dr).

What is This Thing Called Love (bcl), 245 (as), Laura (as), 52nd Street Theme (as), Bag's Groove (fl), Out of Nowhere (as), I'll Remember April (as), 52nd Street Theme (as), When Lights are Low (bcl)

Serene CD SER 03 and 04 "The Uppsala Concert Volumes 1 and 2". Unknown until 1990s, apparently recorded by the club owners. Thanks to John Bell and Bill Hery. A lot of tremendous playing. Simosko says: "The rhythm section is the least attuned to Dolphy of any with which he is known to have recorded." I presume this refers to some places where they really are into a different trip from Eric, but most of this lengthy recording really swings despite them. Also on ITM Media-Jazz Door (JD 1253/54) and Serene (J)WWCJ1031/32.

Eric Dolphy group: Stockholm, Sweden, 3 or 4 and 5 September 1961

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl,as); Idrees Sulieman (tr); Knud J��genson (pno); Rune ��werman (pno); Jimmy Woode (bass); Sture Kallin (dr).

Les [3:58](as), Serene [12:00, 7:40](bcl), Miss Ann [4:11](as), God Bless the Child [5:26](bcl), Left Alone [5:19](fl), GW [6:00](as), Don't Blame Me [12:07](fl)

Inner City 3007, "Stockholm Sessions". These were radio and TV broadcasts. Also on Enja(G)3055, Enja/Musica Jazz(I)SPE1, K32Y6180, 15MJ9051 and 28MJ3017 in Japan, ENJ1009, and a Rhino-distributed release from 1988, RH or R2 79647, with another take of Serene. There was a radio broadcast from either the 3rd or 4th probably that included the longer Serene, Don't Blame Me, and the very uptempo Les (with J��genson and without Sulieman); and a TV broadcast with ��werman from the 5th that included Left Alone, Miss Ann, Serene, God Bless the Child, and GW. Thanks to Raben for straightening this out. Other dates that have been given for these sessions probably represent broadcast dates.
My appreciation of this music was definitely increased when I got the video (called Eric in Town, or Eric I Sta'n), which shows how they moved from one piece to the next with no breaks, in an incredibly serene and serious atmosphere given the studio setting.

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Berlingske Has, Copenhagen, Denmark, 6 September 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Bent Axen (pno); Erik Moseholm (bass); J��n Elniff (dr).

Don't Blame Me (2 takes) (fl), When Lights are Low (bcl), Miss Ann (2 takes) (as)

Prestige PR7350, PR7382, PR7366, 24027 ("In Europe Vol. 2", "Here and There", "In Europe Vol. 3", "Copenhagen Concert"). OJC 413-2, 414-2, 416-2 (LP, CD) for Vol 1, 2, 3 respectively (see below). These recordings are a bit of a mess discographically, unfortunately, because Prestige released them in many places and messed up titles etc. and recorded several takes and scattered them. See S&T if you want to try to straighten it out. Note that the 'Miss Ann' on 7350 is actually the Les from below. On the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182, they didn't release the Miss Anns, apparently because they don't have them (these were actually recorded by Debut). They also mistakenly substituted When Lights are Low for the Laura below on early pressings! The first take of Don't Blame Me is also on PR24070. See below for other issues.
The music is nice, I really like When Lights are Low. Simosko says there is another TV set from Copenhagen in September where they do Don't Blame Me, Green Dolphin Street, Miss Ann, and 245 with Dolphy, Axen, Moseholm, and William Schiopffe on drums. He has a lo-fi audio tape and would LOVE to see a video!

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Studenterforeningen Foredragssal, Copenhagen, Denmark, 8 September 1961

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Bent Axen (pno); Erik Moseholm, Chuck Israels (bass); J��n Elniff (dr).

Glad to be Unhappy (fl), Hi-Fly (fl), God Bless the Child (bcl), Oleo (bcl), The Way You Look Tonight (as), Laura (as), Woody'n You (as), In the Blues (4 takes, one of which is only a false start) (as), Les (as)

These are on Prestige PR7304, PR7350, PR7366, 24070, and 24027 again. PR7304 is Vol. 1. Now on OJCCD-413-2, OJCCD-414-2, OJCCD-416-2. The alto solo on The Way You Look Tonight is hot. Hi-Fly is a duet with Israels.
Other releases: Debut (D)DEB136, (J)VDJ1594, (F)PRX40441, (J)SMJ6575, SMJ7212, VICJ23631, Stateside (E)SL10104, (J)SMJ6576, SMJ7335, VICJ23632, SMJ6577, SMJ7367, VICJ23633. Debut 136 issued the last take of In the Blues as I Don't Know Why, and listed the 52nd Street Theme coda to Laura as a separate track. On the Fantasy box, 9PRCD-44182, they mistakenly substituted When Lights are Low for Laura on early copies.

John Coltrane Quintet/Sextet: Village Vanguard, NYC, 1,2,3,5 November 1961

John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison, Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes (dr); Ahmed Abdul-Malik (oud); Garvin Bushell (oboe, contrabassoon).

Impressions (as), Red Planet (as), Chasin the Trane (as), Naima (bcl), Spiritual (bcl), Brasilia (as), India (bcl)

More confusion, but pretty well documented on Impulse IZ9361/2 "The Mastery of John Coltrane/ Vol. IV: Trane's Modes", and see below. Multiple performances of these pieces were recorded, along with others in which Eric didn't play. Red Planet was written by Eric, but misattributed to Coltrane and often called Miles' Mode. Other releases from these dates are Impulse AS-10, "Live at the Village Vanguard", Impulse A-42, "Impressions", and Impulse AS-9325/2, "The Other Village Vanguard Tapes". Alternate takes (from November 2) of India (408K mu-law) and Spiritual (584K mu-law) appear on a Coltrane compilation MCAD-5541. Look for these to be available in more complete form soon, they were released in Japan as a 5 CD set packaged into 3 sets. Here are the details for them, thanks to Peter Losin (with updates by abs):


LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 11-01-61 

(MCA/Impulse MVCI-23001; TT = 67:27)



Chasin' the Trane (J. Coltrane) 9:52

Impressions (J. Coltrane)       8:49

Spiritual (J. Coltrane)        12:35 

The Red Planet (E. Dolphy)      9:53 aka Miles' Mode, 10:00 according to Fujioka 

Naima (J. Coltrane)             7:38 

Brasilia (J. Coltrane)         18:38



There is an unissued India according to Fujioka, who says it will soon be issued.



John Coltrane  soprano (3), alto (5), & tenor saxophones 

Eric Dolphy  alto saxophone (1, 2, 4, 6), bass clarinet (3, 5) 

McCoy Tyner  piano

Reggie Workman  bass (1, 3-6) 

Jimmy Garrison  bass (2, 4, and India) 

Elvin Jones drums

Ahmed Abdul-Malik oud (India)



LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 11-02-61 

(MCA/Impulse MVCI-23002/03; TT = 38:37/45:44)



Chasin' another Trane (B flat blues) (J. Coltrane)          15:38

Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise (S. Romberg-O. Hammerstein)  6:35

Chasin' the Trane (F blues) (J. Coltrane)                   16:12 

India (J. Coltrane)                                         13:14 

Spiritual (J. Coltrane)                                     15:11 

Greensleeves (Traditional, arr. J. Coltrane)                 6:18 

Impressions (J. Coltrane)                                   10:59



John Coltrane  soprano (2, 4-6) & tenor (1, 3, 7) saxophones 

Eric Dolphy  alto saxophone (1, 7), bass clarinet (4, 5) 

McCoy Tyner  piano

Reggie Workman  bass (1, 2, 4-6) 

Jimmy Garrison  bass (3, 4, 7) 

Elvin Jones  drums 

Ahmed Abdul-Malik  oud (4) 

Garvin Bushell  oboe (4)



LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD 11-03-61 & 11-05-61 

(MCA/Impulse MVCI-23004/05; TT = 47:37/35:56)



(a) Spiritual (J. Coltrane)                              13:48 

(a) Impressions (J. Coltrane)                            14:50 

(a) India (J. Coltrane)                                  13:57 

(a) Greensleeves (Traditional, arr. J. Coltrane)          4:57 

(b) India (J. Coltrane)                                  15:23 

(b) Spiritual (J. Coltrane)                              20:31



There are unissued Naima and Red Planet according to Fujioka.





John Coltrane  soprano (1, 3-6) & tenor (1, 2, 6) saxophones 

Eric Dolphy  bass clarinet (1, 3-6) 

McCoy Tyner  piano 

Reggie Workman  bass (1, 3-6) 

Jimmy Garrison  bass (2, 3, 5) 

Elvin Jones  drums 

Ahmed Abdul-Malik  oud (5) 

Garvin Bushell  oboe (5), contrabassoon (6)

Recorded 3 November 1961 (a), 5 November 1961 (b): Roy Haynes took over on November 2 before Jones arrived, and played on the first tune, Chasin' Another Trane.

Other releases: MCA 4137, MCA 801643-420, Imp(I)AIMPL25013, Imp(I)IMP466, Imp(J)YB8506/7, MCA(J)VIM4613/4, Imp(J)55XD590/1, Imp(G)254639-2YP, Imp(G)872421-910, Imp(G)MCD 04137-MCAD2-4137, Imp(F)68 060/066, Imp GRD3-119, MCA(J)ICD-7, MCA 254627/8, MCA 29009/14, MCA 39136, Spa(Ca)A(S)10, HMV(E)CLP1590, HMV(E)CSD1456, Imp(E)IMPL8041, Jas(E)JAS9, Imp(F)IMP10, Imp(G)2522051Z, Imp(J)SNY-10, Imp(J)MH3014, Imp(J)SH3021, Imp(J)SR3096, Imp(J)IMP88073, Imp(J)YP8521, MCA(J)VIM4611, Imp M50010, MCA MCAC39136, Imp M80010, Imp 872 695, Imp(G)254627-2YS, Imp(J)32XD582, Imp(J)MVCI-23089, Imp(J)MVCZ28, Imp(H)EPIM5544, Imp(J)PS116, Imp AS9200-2, Imp(J)SH3061/2, Imp(J)SR3007, Imp(J)YX8801AI, Imp(J)YS8526AI, Prb(E)SBP1025, Imp ASH9278-2, MCA 4133, Imp(J)SR3026/8, MCA 5887, HMV(E)CLP1695, HMV(E)CSD1509, Imp(G)251334-1Z, Imp(I)IMP432, Imp(I)IMPL5004, EMI(I)064-95769, Imp(J)SH3020, Imp(J)IMP88067, Imp(J)YP8522, MCA(J)VIM4612, MCA MCAC5887, Imp(G)254628-2YS, Imp(J)MVCZ37, Imp(J)32XD583, Imp(J)MVCI-23088, Imp ASH9306-2, Imp MCA2-4136, Imp ASD9228, Imp(E)IMPD901, Imp(J)PS116, Imp AS9283-2, JM(I)CJZLP2/3, Imp AS9223-2, TFMRS 70B, Video Arts(J)VALJ-3165 (video - The World According to John Coltrane has a bit of India from 3 Nov on soundtrack).

John Coltrane Quintet: PM West Show, 10 November 1961

John Coltrane (ss); Eric Dolphy (fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison or Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things

Fujioka lists a TV broadcast from this date, and Simosko recalls that such a broadcast existed, but otherwise we have no information.

(not in my collection)

John Coltrane Quintet: Olympia Theatre, Paris, France, 18 November 1961

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things [25:11](fl), Blue Train [16:04, 12:40](as), Impressions [10:41](as)

This is according to S&T. The insert to BYG YX-8006 (see below) lists this as 19 November (presumably because it got to be after midnight). Magnetic has a 2 CD set from this date (MRCD-114 and 115); with each CD corresponding to a separate concert on that date:


18:30-- 

Impressions 

I Want To Talk About You (without Eric) 

Blue Train

My Favorite Things (without Eric)







23:30-- 

Blue Train 

I Want To Talk About You (without Eric) 

My Favorite Things

This is confirmed by Fujioka, who also show an LP from Jazz Way(I)LTM1503, "Live in Paris 1961". Reichardt lists the 2 sets in the opposite order, with the MFT from the first set still listed without Eric but says his data are provisional. He lists a second Impressions following the first but gives it as edited with a timing of 4:29.: I had previously erroneously listed Eric's Stockholm sessions as taking place on the 19th. But Eric played a concert in Scheveningen, Holland and then at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 19 November with the Coltrane quintet that weren't recorded. Fujioka list the quintet as doing a concert every day between 11 Nov and 2 Dec in fact.

John Coltrane Quintet: Falkonercentret, Copenhagen, Denmark, 20 November 1961

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Delilah (360K mu-law) [11:33](bcl), My Favorite Things (3 takes) [28:02](fl), Impressions (512K mu-law) [13:13](as), Naima (328K mu-law) [7:00](bcl)

This is according to S&T and insert to BYG YX-8006. According to Bill Hery, also Magnetic CD MRCD 116 with the addition of Every Time We Say Goodbye (Eric does not play on this one). The CD title is THE COMPLETE COPENHAGEN CONCERT. I now have this CD, and have enjoyed hearing the new things. The 3 takes of MFT are actually a couple seconds of false starts, which Trane apologizes for, then launches into the one real take. I've included 2 samples from Eric's solo on MFT. The higher quality (592K 22kHz mu-law) one captures some of his playing with the acoustics. The low quality (512K 8kHz mu-law) one captures a bit more of his playing.

John Coltrane Quintet: Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland, 22 November 1961

John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Blue Train [8:45](as), Impressions [7:48](as), My Favorite Things [19:46](fl)

According to Fujioka, as told by Thierry Bruneau, this was recorded by Matti Konttinen, the music producer of Yles Radio in Finland, but hasn't been released. There was also a performance of I Want to Talk About You without Eric. Eric's playing on this is a bit unusual. He sounds rather slowed down, without the usual exuberance.

John Coltrane Quintet: Koncerthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, 23 November 1961

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things [20:48, 25:55](fl), Blue Train [8:57](as), Naima [4:00, 2:25](bcl), Impressions [7:11, 11:30](as)

"Coltranology Vol I.", BYG YX-8006 (Japan), or Historic Performances HPLP-5, or Charly CD 117 "John Coltrane Live in Stockholm 1961". This is my most cherished record. This My Favorite Things is without a doubt the finest version available. The recording of Impressions is also at the summit, perfection. S&T and the insert list first takes of My Favorite Things and Impressions on HPLP-1 but I don't have this except for MFT which is on the Rhino compilation R4 71255. S&T also list a recording of Naima on HPLP-1, from an unknown date, but the insert lists Naima NC from this concert.
Fujioka is presumably definitive, and lists the first concert as including Blue Train, Naima, Impressions, and My Favorite Things, and the second concert as Naima, Impressions, and My Favorite Things. HPLP1 was the second concert, HPLP5 the first concert. Other releases include Bep(E)BEP504 (this is the same as HPLP1), Aff AFF14, Aff(I)PROM20, Aff(Sp)32-2051, Aff(J)RJL3001, BYG(J)YX4006, BYG(J)YX2063/5, BYG(J)YX2039, Seven Seas(J)K18P6233/4, Classic Jazz(C)CDCD1009, as "European Impressions" on BS(J)32JDB-199 and BS(J)TKCB-30467 (all the same as HPLP5), and pieces of it on Opx 10, JBir JAZ2006, BS(I)BDLP/CD1514, BYG(J)XY0002, Black Bird(I)no number, Frequenz(I)044-009, Drive(Swt)3513, Jazz Collection(F)ORO 129, GL(I)CD3GLP456, Aff(E)AFF764, All That's Jazz(H)ATJCD 8003.

John Coltrane Quintet: Baden-Baden, Germany, 24 November 1961

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Impressions [7:30](as), My Favourite Things [11:06](fl)

This is according to S&T and insert to BYG YX-8006. Bill Hery notes: The discography in MRCD 116 above lists this as Jazz Connoisseur JC112 "Quartet and Quintet in Europe", and includes a version of Every Time We Say Goodbye (again, Eric doesn't play on it). Simosko notes that the "Coltrane Legacy" video (Video Artists VAI-69035) contains complete footage of these performances. Wow!!! This is a nice tape with lots of talk by Elvin, and my favorite tunes. Unfortunately these performances aren't up to their usual form, but it's definitely worth a look. Available at Blockbuster Video apparently. Nice footage of Jimmy Garrison from 1963 on it. (not in my collection, but at a nearby Blockbuster!)

Fujioka says that this was recorded on the 24th but broadcast on the 26th. There was also an unknown tune done by the rhythm section alone. Other releases include JC(Is)JC112, Heart Note(Sw)HZ002, BS(I)BDLP1514, BS(J)32JDB-199, Toei Video(J)TE M347, Kay Jazz(E)KJ072 (incomplete takes on a video), British(E)VJ447, GL(I)VID JAZZ 5, Videomate VM-726, Video Arts(J)VALJ-3165, Jazz Collection(F)ORO 129, Pioneer LDC(J)PILJ1122 (only 2:35 of Impressions).

John Coltrane Quintet: Kongressshalle, Frankfurt, Germany, 27 November 1961

John Coltrane (ss); Eric Dolphy (fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things [19:08], Impressions [16:27]

This is according to S&T and insert to BYG YX-8006, and from Simosko. Also confirmed by Fujioka, who give the timings. LaMont Johnson told a story about playing with Eric after this concert that I'll include here.

John Coltrane Quintet: Liederhalle, Stuttgart, Germany, 29 November 1961

John Coltrane (ss); Eric Dolphy (fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things [15:25], Impressions [8:55]

This is according to Simosko and Fujioka.

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Munich, 1 December 1961

Eric Dolphy (bcl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Mel Lewis (dr).

On Green Dolphin Street (592K mu-law), Softly as a Summer Sunrise (760K mu-law), The Way You Look Tonight (624K mu-law), Oleo (616K mu-law)

Jazz Connoisseur JC107, an apparently very rare bootleg with little information that I know, and the information that is on it is wrong. This was not listed in S&T or Swing. Simosko has cleared it up for me. He gave me the place and date, saying it was recorded between concerts on the tour with Coltrane and Dizzy's groups. On JC107 they list Lalo Schifrin as pianist, and B. Cunningham on bass, but Simosko gives the above. Not too bad, but not a great recording, some fades and lousy miking, great music. Title of second tune as given on cover. Green Dolphin Street is extended, 23 minutes worth. McCoy plays more than Eric on this record though. He takes off as usual on The Way You Look Tonight, but on bass clarinet, as Lewis slams the cymbals. Oleo is not on JC107, but is on Unique Jazz UJ-26 "3 Dolphy Groups" according to Simosko and Hery. I now have this, with Oleo, on Natasha Imports NI-4001, a CD titled Eric Dolphy Quartet: Softly, as in a morning sunrise. It gives the date as 2 Dec. Also released on Magnetic Records (MRCD 130), Jazz Anthology (F)JA5234, Stash CECC00095, and (J)CEJC00104. Raben lists Schifrin and Cunningham on Oleo. Near the beginning of the sample from Eric's unusual solo on Oleo you can hear a tape splice. I presume these recordings were transcribed from a radio broadcast.

Fujioka says that Elvin left his passport in Hamburg on 25 November, and Lewis filled in for him with the Coltrane quintet in Copenhagen on the 26th. But that probably isn't related to Lewis playing on this date rather than Elvin. The quintet, with Elvin, played in Munich on 1 December.

John Coltrane Quintet: Auditorium Maximum, Freie Universitat, Berlin, Germany, 2 December 1961

John Coltrane (ts); Eric Dolphy (as); McCoy Tyner (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Impressions [12:50](as)

This is according to S&T, Fujioka, and insert to BYG YX-8006. Simosko said I'd like this. I do. Good contrast between Trane and Eric, with Trane compressing the scale and Eric opening it up.

John Coltrane Quintet: Birdland, NYC, 10 February 1962

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things [19:26](fl), Mr. P.C. [11:00](as), Red Planet [10:39](as)

Red Planet is generally known as Miles' Mode. Affinity AFF79, "John Coltrane Live at Birdland Featuring Eric Dolphy", Ozone 10, "That Dynamic Jazz Duo!" (there are 2 different, though similar, covers for this LP), Jazz Anthology 30JA5184, "Two Giants Together/Rare Live Performance", Ses 114 "Hooray for John Coltrane" with some funny versions of the titles (Stuff I'm Partial Too, Mr. R.C.M. Jr., and Man-Made Miles!"), VJ(J)ULS1654JY "Inner Man", VJ(J)RVC RJL2663, VJ(J)RJL6011, VJ(J)RJL160, VJ(J)22YB2089, VJ(J)32YD1084, VJ(J)FHCY1019, VJ(J)UXP88JY, Aff(C)68, Chly(E)CDCH68, Album Festival(F)378, Fes 403781, JA(F)30JA5184, Music Room Special MRS5010 and MRS5049, Thesis(F)THJ82031, GL(I)CD3GLP456, and in part on JM(I)CJZLP3, EJ(I)EJ1013, Curzio(I)GJ16, GAJ(I)JZCD319, Acc(F)139230, Acc(F)556632, Frequenz(I)044-009, UJ(Is)UJ26, RARELP(I)11/15, RARECD 11/15, Tel(I)TDS3600, Tel TRCD1007, Am ARCD10001, JM(I)CJZLP4, GAJ(I)JZCD320. According to Fujioka, this was from after midnight on the 9th/10th.

John Coltrane Quintet: Birdland, NYC, 16 February 1962

John Coltrane (ts,ss); Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

The Inchworm [7:14], My Favorite Things [13:50](fl), Mr. P.C. [7:40](as)

This is from Fujioka, who note it was another midnight broadcast from the 16/17th.

(not in my collection)

Fujioka also notes a recording from the Showboat in Philadelphia as mentioned above.

Pony Poindexter and his Orchestra: NYC, 16 February 1962

Norwood "Pony" Poindexter (as,ss); Eric Dolphy, Sylvester "Sonny Red" Kyner (as); Jimmy Heath, Clifford Jordan (ts); Park "Pepper" Adams (bars); Gildo Mahones (pno); Ron Carter (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

B Frequency, Lanyop

Epic LA16035/BA17035, "Pony's Express" according to S&T and Swing Journal. Simosko says there is an alternate Lanyop on CBS-38509, and that Eric is not on the other cut, Catin' Latin. Also on (J)ECPU-10, EPC65889.

(not in my collection)

Eric Dolphy Quintet: Syracuse NY, 10 March 1962

Eric Dolphy (bcl), Barry Galbraith (gtr), Chuck Israels (b), Art Davis (b), Sticks Evans (dr)

Night Music [3:50] (312K mu-law)

Vintage Dolphy (GM 3005CD). GM is a small label from Boston apparently run by Gunther Schuller and his son. See below for more from this CD. Simosko originally claimed this was from the 1963 concert described below. However, GM recently released a 2nd edition of this CD (with the same number), confirming the Night Music date and adding the following performance from this concert.

Eric Dolphy (as, fl, bcl); Eddie Costa (vib, pno); Barry Galbraith (gtr); Chuck Israels, Art Davis (b); Sticks Evans (dr); John Oberbrunner (fl); Louis Krasner, Adrienne Galimir (vln); Joan Mulfinger (vla); George Mulfinger Jr. (cel).

Variants on a Theme by Thelonious Monk

This piece was also recorded on 20 December 1960 with Ornette Coleman. It includes an introduction and four variants. Variant III includes a bass/bass clarinet conversation. Here are samples from each of these sections: Introduction and Theme (232K), Variant I (288K), Variant II (384K), Variant III (344K), Variant IV (328K).

For other releases see below.

Benny Golson and his Orchestra: NYC, April 1962

Bill Hardman (tpt); Grachan Moncur III (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); Bill Evans (pno); Ron Carter (bass); Charlie Persip (dr); strings, reeds, french horn, unknown; Benny Golson (arr).

Groovin' High, Donna Lee, Quicksilver, Ornithology, If I Should Lose You

Audio Fidelity AFLP-1978, "Pop+Jazz=Swing", according to S&T and Swing Journal. S&T give more info on this recording, with some discrepancies between them and Swing. S&T say this is the most conservative playing Eric ever did, and interesting in a negative sort of way. This material was later released without the strings as JUST JAZZ (AFLP 2150). Audio Fidelity was the 1950s equivalent of an "audiophile" label, more concerned with sound quality than musical content. They claim to have produced the world's first stereo disc. The cuts are short (mostly 3-4 minutes) with very short solos. The Just Jazz album also has 5 more cuts: Moten Swing, Out of Nowhere, Autumn Leaves, Stella by Starlight, Walkin' but Eric is not on these, in contradiction to what was previously asserted here.

On the cuts listed above, Eric definitely solos on Groovin, Quicksilver, Ornithology, If I Should...

Also, the liner notes list Hardman as playing trombone, but Bill Hery assumes that is a typo, as is the list of songs, which is in a different order than on the album. Other releases include AFSD6150, (EU)145049, (EU)155049, (J)ULS1866V in the sextet format, and AFSD5978 with the strings.

Ed Summerlin Jazz Vespers Service: Washington D.C., 3 June 1962

Don Ellis, Lou Glucken (tpt); Slide Hampton, Dick Lieb (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); J.R. Monterose (ts); Ron Carter (bass); Barry Galbraith (gtr); Charles Persip (dr); unidentified church organist and choir; Ed Summerlin (comp,arr,dir,cond).

This is according to S&T.

(not in my collection)

Eric Dolphy: NYC, 1962

Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); unknown vocal, piano (possibly Paul Bley?), bass, percussion.

Jim Crow (176K u-law) or (1.1M A-law wav)

Blue Note BT-85131 and CDP48041, (J)CP32-5346, "Other Aspects". This is a beautiful, deeply felt, and highly advanced work. The effort that went into this makes it appalling that it wasn't released widely years ago.

John Lewis/Gary McFarland: NYC, 5 October 1962

Harold Jones (fl); Eric Dolphy (alto-fl); Phil Woods (cl); William Arrowsmith (oboe); Loren Glickman (bassoon); Don Stewart (basset horn); Gene Allen (baritone horn); John Lewis (pno); Jim Hall (gtr); Richard Davis (bass); Connie Kay (dr); Gary McFarland (cond).

Tillamook Two, Another Encounter, By My Side

Atlantic SD-1425, "Essence" (see Sept 9, 1960 above as well). By My Side is unissued Atlantic matrix number 6480. Cool instrumentation! Also on (F)850.006.

Eric Dolphy Quintet: Gaslight Inn, NYC, 7 October 1962

Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); Ed Armour (flh); Herbie Hancock (pno); Richard Davis (bass); Edgar Bateman (dr); Joe Carroll (vcl).

Miss Ann (as), Left Alone (fl), G.W. (as), Oh Lady Be Good, 245 (as), I Got Rhythm (bcl)

Ingo 14, "Live at Gaslight Inn". Also Unique Jazz UJ-10. This is a nice unprofessional live recording, somewhat different from all other dates I've heard in its feel, and in personnel except for Davis. One of Herbie's earlier recordings. Simosko says he played regularly with Eric in this period. Simosko and Hery say UJ-26 has an I Got Rhythm featuring an excruciating Joe Carroll vocal and Eric on bass clarinet. Also on Stash (J)CEJC00110, ECC00101.

Charles Mingus and his Orchestra: Town Hall, NYC, 12 October 1962

Lonnie Hillyer, Snooky Young, Rolf Ericson, Ernie Royal, Eddie Armour, Clark Terry, Richard Williams (tpt); Britt Woodman, Jimmy Cleveland, Willie Dennis, Quentin Jackson, Paul Faulise, Eddie Bert (tbn); Don Butterfield (tuba); Charlie Mariano, Charles McPherson (as); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); John "Zoot" Sims, Booker Ervin (ts); Buddy Collette (ts,fl); Dick Hafer (ts,fl,cl); Jerome Richardson (ss,oboe,fl,bars); Pepper Adams (bars); possibly Fess Williams (cl); Theodore "Teddy Charles" Cohen (vib); Jaki Byard, Toshiko Mariano (pno); Milt Hinton (bass); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,dir,narrator); Les Spann (gtr); probably Osie Johnson (dr); Dannie Richmond (dr,tympani); Bob Hammer and Melba Liston (arr,cond).

Osmosis (2 takes), Epitaph, Freedom (2 takes), Peggy's Discovery, Portrait, Duke's Choice, (Please) Don't Come Back (From the Moon), My Search, Finale

United Artists UAJS-15024, "Town Hall Concert" according to S&T and Swing Journal. This is the legendary fiasco where Mingus tried to record his own music with a full orchestra. According to Priestly's Mingus biography and general knowledge, Knepper is not actually on this album; this was the time Knepper and Mingus had a fight (OK, one of the times), and Mingus punched out Knepper resulting in broken teeth; Knepper apparently could never play properly after that (having lost his embouchre and an octave in his range) and later sued Mingus. This would have happened during the rehearsals. Thanks to Bill Hery for these memories. But of course Knepper played a lot after this, including lots of dates with Mingus. Now available in a reconstructed form as a Blue Note CD (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5). Very nice job, not a lot of Eric, but an important historical document and fun to hear. It does include another conversation (736K mu-law) between Dolphy and Mingus.
Other releases: UAJ14024, UA8022, UA270002, UA670002, (E)ULP1068, (F)UA38022, (G)UA669012, (G)SS18024K, SS18024, (J)K18P9225, (J)LBJ60064, (NL)5C038-60106, (EU)BNS40034.

Here is the track list on the Blue Note CD (via Esa's listing):


The Complete Town Hall Concert



(P)(C) 1994 Capitol Records Inc. (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28353 2 5) 



    1. Freedom - Part One (3:45) 

    2. Freedom - Part Two (aka Clark In The Dark) (3:11) 

    3. Osmotin' (2:47) 

    4. Epitaph - Part One (7:00) 

    5. Peggy's Blue Skylight (5:17) 

    6. Epitaph - Part Two (5:08) 

    7. My Search (8:06) 

    8. Portrait (4:31) 

    9. Duke's Choice (aka Don't Come Back) (5:09) 

   10. Please Don't Come Back From The Moon (7:22) 

   11. In A Mellotone (aka Finale) (8:18) (Ellington) 

   12. Epitaph - Part One (alternate take) (7:22) 



Total time

       68:32

Eric is featured in Epitaph (Part One). Here (272K mu-law) is the end of his solo from the alternate take.

Orchestra U.S.A.: NYC, 12 January 1963, 4 February 1963, 27 February 1963

Louis Mucci, Herb Pomeroy, Nick Travis (tpt); Mike Zwerin (tbn); Bob Northern, Robert Swisshelm (frh); Harvey Philips (tu); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Phil Woods (as,cl); Don Ashworth (bars,oboe); Robert DiDomenica (fl,picc); Don Stewart (cl,basset-horn); Ray Shiner (oboe); Philipp West (oboe,english horn); Wally Kane (fl,bassoon); John Lewis (pno,dir,comp); Nathan Goldstein, Gerald Beal, Gino Sambucco, Jerry Widoff, Alfred Breuning (vln); Julian Barber, Selwart Clark, Aaron Juvelier (vla); Joseph Tekula, Alla Goldberg (cel); Richard Davis (bass); Jim Hall (gtr); Connie Kay (dr); Sticks Evans, Michael Colgrass (perc); Gary McFarland (perc,comp); Gunther Schuller (cond).

Milesign, Donnie's Theme, Milano, Natural Affection, Grand Encounter, The Star-Spangled Banner

This is according to S&T and Swing Journal, Colpix-448, (G)9002, "Orchestra USA/Debut".

(not in my collection)

Freddie Hubbard and his Orchestra: NYC, 8 March 1963

Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Armour (?), Richard Williams (tpt); Curtis Fuller, Melba Liston (tbn); Bob Northern, Julius Watkins (frh); Eric Dolphy (as); Jerome Richardson (bars); Cedar Walton (pno); Harry Cykman, Morris Stonzek, Arnold Eidus, Sol Shapiro, Charles McCracken, Harry Katzman, Harry Lookofsky, Gene Orloff, Julius Held, Paul Poliakin (strings); Reggie Workman (bass); Philly Joe Jones (dr); Wayne Shorter (arr,cond).

Chocolate Shake, Skylark, I Got it Bad and that Ain't Good

With below, "The Body and The Soul", Impulse A-38, AS9237-2.

(not in my collection)

Eric Dolphy Quartet: University of Illinois, 10 March 1963

Eric Dolphy (as,bcl,fl); Herbie Hancock (pno); Richard Davis (bass); J.C. Moses (dr), Univ. of Illinois Big Band; Cecil Bridgewater (tpt).

Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, God Bless the Child, South Street Exit, unknown titles, Red Planet

This is from Reichardt (in the back). The band and Bridgewater are on Miles' Mode (Red Planet) and an unknown title. Byron Howes played english horn on this, and remembered playing Red Planet. Bridgewater was a student there as well.

(not in my collection)

Freddie Hubbard and his Orchestra: NYC, 11 March 1963

Freddie Hubbard, Al De Risi, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry (tpt); Curtis Fuller, Melba Liston (tbn); Bob Northern (frh); Eric Dolphy (as); Robert Powell (tuba); Jerome Richardson, Charles Davis (bars); Seldon Powell (ts); Cedar Walton (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Philly Joe Jones (dr); Wayne Shorter (arr,cond).

Carnival, Thermo, Aries

With above and below, "The Body and The Soul", Impulse A-38, AS-9237-2, and Quintessence QJ-25161. Aries is on ASD-9228-3, Thermo on ASY-9272-3.
(not in my collection)

Gunther Schuller ensembles?: Carnegie Hall NY, 14 March 1963

Eric Dolphy (cl), Gloria Agostina (harp), Warren Chiasson (vibes), Richard Davis (bass).

Densities (648K wav)

Eric Dolphy (as); Mathew Raimondi, Lewis Kaplan (violin); Samuel Rhodes (viola); Michael Rudiakov (cello); Jim Hall (g); Richard Davis, Barre Phillips (bass); Sticks Evans (dr).

Abstraction

Unaccompanied part of solo (296K mu-law), Next portion of solo (392K mu-law)

Vintage Dolphy (GM 3005CD), (J)20PJ10058, 32JD10058, Enja (G)LP5045, 5045-2. See March 10 1962 as well.

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Carnegie Hall, 18 April 1963

Eric Dolphy (as, bcl, fl), Edward Armour (tpt), Richard Davis (b), J. C. Moses (dr).

Half Note Triplets (bcl), Ode To Charlie Parker (fl), Iron Man (520K mu-law) (as)

Here are some samples from Half Note Triplets (aka Burning Spear): theme and first part of solo (576K 8kHz mu-law), high resolution version (1.6M 22kHz mu-law), solo (2.7M mu-law).

Phil Woods (as), Nick Travis (tpt), Benny Golson (ts), Jimmy Knepper (tbn), Don Ellis (tpt), Jim Hall (g), Eric Dolphy (as), Lalo Schifrin (p), Barre Phillips (b), Charles Persip (dr).

Donna Lee

Vintage Dolphy (GM 3005CD), (J)20PJ10058, 32JD10058, Enja (G)LP5045, 5045-2.

Teddy Charles and the All Stars: NYC, 26 April 1963

Zoot Sims (ts); Jerome Richardson (ts,fl); Pepper Adams (bars); Eric Dolphy (bcl); Teddy Charles (vib,arr); Hall Overton (pno); Teddy Kotick (bass); Jimmy Raney (gtr); Osie Johnson (dr); Ed Bland (arr).

Scheherezade Blue, Love for Three Oranges March, Borodin Bossa Nova

"Russia Goes Jazz", United Artists UAS-6365, UAL-3365.

(not in my collection)

Freddie Hubbard and his Orchestra: NYC, 2 May 1963

Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Curtis Fuller (tbn); Eric Dolphy (as); Wayne Shorter (ts); Cedar Walton (pno); Reggie Workman (bass); Louis Hayes (dr).

Clarence's Place (as), Dedicated to You, Body and Soul

With above, "The Body and The Soul", Impulse A-38. Clarence and Body and Soul are on AS-9237-2.

Eric Dolphy

NYC (Music Makers, Inc.), 1 July, 1963

Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl); Richard Davis (bass).

Muses, Alone Together (bcl), Come Sunday (bcl), Ode to C.P. (fl)

Alone Together is on Joy 116, Come Sunday and Ode are on "Iron Man". These duets are wonderful. I'm particularly fond of Come Sunday, an easy beautiful tune to play, so if you have a guitarist or bassist handy check it out. Reichardt's update spends a lot of time on these sessions, and says that Muses is unissued, and that there is an alternate take of Alone Together, also unissued.
The original issues were on "Conversations", FM-308 (Alone) and "Iron Man", Douglas International SD785. See below for other issues.

3 July, 1963

Woody Shaw (tpt); Clifford Jordan (ts); Huey "Sonny" Simmons (as); William "Prince" Lasha (fl); Eric Dolphy (bcl); Garvin Bushell (bassoon); Bobby Hutcherson (vib); Richard Davis, Eddie Khan (bass); J.C. Moses (dr).

Burning Spear

On "Iron Man", see below. Douglas 15, Douglas SD785, KZ 30873, Celluloid (OAO) CELCD5015, Metronome 72659, West Wind 2057, and elsewhere. Apparently the whole session was released on the 2-LP "Jitterbug Waltz", Douglas DLP 6002 in 1976 (thanks to Todd Poynor for this info).

Clifford Jordan (ss); Sonny Simmons (as); Prince Lasha (fl); Eric Dolphy (bcl); Bobby Hutcherson (vib); Richard Davis (bass); Charles Moffett (dr).

Music Matador

Originally on "Conversations", Fred Miles FM-308.

Woody Shaw (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Bobby Hutcherson (vib); Eddie Khan, Richard Davis (bass); J.C. Moses (dr).

Jitterbug Waltz (fl), Iron Man (as), Mandrake (as)

Iron Man and Mandrake are on "Iron Man", Jitterbug Waltz is on "Conversations" and elsewhere. There were two takes of Iron Man and Mandrake, but the alternates remain unissued. All of these recordings represent a rare opportunity for Eric to direct an ensemble in his own music, showing again how he had his own voice and ideas. This music could be related to many other people's efforts, but remains clearly Eric's vision, almost sentimental but profound and angry. He uses an alto sound here that is unlike anywhere else. Truly a mountain of creativity.

Eric Dolphy (as).

Love Me

Also on "Conversations". Magnificent! My favorite unaccompanied performance.

Fred Miles FM-308, "Conversations" is equivalent to VeeJay VJLP2503, Fontant (C)688.521ZL, Exodus EX6005, Joy (E)JOYS116 ("The Eric Dolphy Memorial Album"), DJM(E)22041, Epitaph E-4010, Affinity (E)AFF47, Trip TLP5012, Teichiku (J)KUX-53, ULS-1655, RCA (VeeJay) (J)RJL-2662, RJL-6003, Celluloid CELL-5014, Restless 7 72660, Le Jazz CD14.
Douglas SD785, "Iron Man", is equivalent to Douglas 15, Douglas KZ30.873, CBS-Sony/Epic (J)ECPM-91, Douglas/Epic (J)53028, Douglas (F)500.003, Celluloid CELL5015, Metronome 72659, WestWind 2057.
Both of these were put together on DLP6002/3, "Jitterbug Waltz".
Alone Together, Music Matador, Jitterbug Waltz, and Love Me are on I grandi del Jazz (I)GdJ77. Music Matador and Jitterbug Waltz are on Everest/Archive of Folk and Jazz Music FS-227, Mode Disques (F)CMDEVR9642, I grandi del Jazz (I)VDS325. Jitterbug is on Harlem Hit Parade HHP-5002, Murray Hill 927942. Love Me is on VeeJay VJS2501, Joy (E)JOYS203. Iron Man can be heard on the soundtrack of the film "Dynamite Chicken" by Ernie Pintoff. Thanks to Reichardt for his extensive research into these great but mistreated sessions.

Charles Mingus and his Orchestra: NYC, 20 September 1963

Eddie Preston, Richard Williams (tpt); Britt Woodman (tbn); Don Butterfield (tuba); Eric Dolphy (as,fl); Dick Hafer (ts,fl,cl); Booker Ervin (ts); Jerome Richardson (ss,bars,fl); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,dir); Walter Perkins (dr); Bob Hammer (arr,cond).

II B.S., Mood Indigo, Theme for Lester Young, Hora Decubitus (as), Freedom, Take the A Train, Better Get Hit In Yo' Soul, Mood Indigo

All but Freedom are on "Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus, Mingus", Impulse A-54, and MCAD-39119 with Freedom on "The Definitive Jazz Scene", Impulse A-99. All charts also on Impulse AS-9234-2, "Reevaluation: the Impulse Years". Take the A Train is unissued. Nice Mingus music, Eric doesn't solo much except on Hora Decubitus where he really whips the alto out.
Other issues: IMPL5010, HMV (E)CLP1742, CSD1545, (E)IMPL8033, (I)IMP436, (J)YP-8541, (J)VIM-5546, (J)P-5923, Jasmine (E)JAS36, MCA2-4128, HMV (E)CLP1798, EMI-Columbia (G)1C052-90806, Philips (G)843503BY, (G)632092BL, (J)YP-8501, QJ-25171, ASD-9228-3, P6-11891, FM-028, ASY-9284-3, (G)SHZE814, AS-9285-2, (EU)240717.

Gil Evans and his Orchestra: NYC, September 1963

Jimmy Cleveland (tbn); Gil Cohen, Don Corrado, Julius Watkins (frh); Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl); Steve Lacy (ss); Bob Tricarico (ts); Al Block (fl); Gil Evans (pno,comp,arr,dir); Margaret Ross (harp); Paul Chambers, Richard Davis, Ben Tucker (bass); Barry Galbraith (gtr); Elvin Jones (dr).

Flute Song

With below, on "The Individualism of Gil Evans", Verve V6-8555.

Gil Evans and his Orchestra: NYC, September 1963

Jimmy Cleveland, Tony Studd (tbn); Jim Buffington, Bob Northern, Julius Watkins (frh); Eric Dolphy (fl,bcl,as); Steve Lacy (ss); Bob Tricarico (ts); Jerome Richardson (fl,bars); Johnny Coles, Ernie Royal, Louis Mucci (tpt); Gil Evans (pno,comp,arr,dir); Paul Chambers, Richard Davis, Milt Hinton (bass); Osie Johnson (dr).

El Toreador

With above and below, on "The Individualism of Gil Evans", Verve V6-8555, (E)2683045, (J)MV2054, (J)23MJ3384, DGG (G)19.353, VSTC319.

John Coltrane Quintet: Showboat, Philadelphia, 18 November 1963

John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Body and Soul

Fujioka lists this concert on a private tape. There are additional performances of Naima, I Want to Talk About You, I Can't Get Started, and It's Easy to Remember, all without Eric. The following afternoon (or was it the afternoon before this concert?) the quartet recorded Alabama.

(not in my collection)

John Coltrane Quartet with Eric Dolphy: Lincoln Center, NYC, 31 December 1963

John Coltrane (ss,ts); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); McCoy Tyner (pno); Jimmy Garrison (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

My Favorite Things, Alabama, Impressions

S&T list this as a private recording that may not even exist! Is this fair? They note Amiri Baraka's review of this concert, which also featured Cecil Taylor and Art Blakey. Any news since 1974? Simosko feels the same.

(not in my collection of course)

Sextet of Orchestra U.S.A.: NYC, 10 January 1964

Nick Travis (tpt); Mike Zwerin (btpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); John Lewis (pno,arr,dir); Richard Davis (bass); Connie Kay (dr).

Alabama Song (bcl), Havana Song, As You Make Your Bed (as)

"Mack the Knife and other Berlin Theatre Songs of Kurt Weill", RCA Victor 3498, according to S&T and Swing Journal. Also RCA Bluebird 62852-RB (CD) "The Theater Music of Kurt Weill". Simosko says this is a stiff session. I'd agree, but it is interesting. Also on (F)PL42413, 430.7305, (J)PG-125, RGP-1060, RJL-2527, ND 86285. Alabama Song is on (F)PM45.350.

New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert: Lincoln Center, NYC, 8 February 1964

Don Ellis (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as); Benny Golson (ts); Richard Davis (bass); Joe Cocuzzo (dr); Nat Hentoff (libretto); Gunther Schuller (comp,cond); Leonard Bernstein and the NY Philharmonic.

Journey into Jazz

This is available as a film (and a video from Sony SHV57433) from McGraw-Hill. Simosko calls this banal and frustrating. I think it's kind of amusing and entertaining, if not musically rewarding. The other pieces from this concert were Copland's piano concerto with Copland playing, and a piece by an American composer. Eric gets a brief solo and blows Lincoln Center away for 5 seconds.

Eric Dolphy Quintet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 25 February 1964

Freddie Hubbard (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Bobby Hutcherson (vib); Richard Davis (bass); Anthony Williams (dr).

Hat and Beard (bcl), Something Sweet Something Tender (1.3M mu-law wav) (bcl), Gazzeloni (64K mu-law wav) (fl), Out to Lunch (as), Straight Up and Down (280K mu-law wav) (as)

"Out to Lunch!", Blue Note BLP/84163 and CDP46524. Eric gets another opportunity to strut his stuff in the studio. Unfortunately this was the last such time. The music is incredible, the compositions challenging to play. Also on (J)CP32-5211, (J)LNJ-80.006, GXK-8046, BNJ-71041, (EU)5C038-60087. Hat and Beard is on LA158-83395/8, and Out to Lunch is on BST-89904, BN-LA160G-2.

Andrew Hill Sextet: Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 21 March 1964

Kenny Dorham (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Joe Henderson (ts); Andrew Hill (pno,comp); Richard Davis (bass); Anthony Williams (dr).

Refuge (as), New Monastery (as), Spectrum (as,bcl), Flight 19 (fl,bcl), Dedication (bcl)

"Point of Departure", Blue Note 84167, the CD has the alternate takes of Flight 19 and Dedication. Even more challenging compositions than above session. This advanced session seems to be Eric's final studio work, except for the "Last Date" recording in Europe. Some monster solo work, strong work by Dorham. Released on (J)GXK-8139, (J)BNJ-71042, Flight 19 is on LA158-83395/8.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Town Hall, NYC, 4 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

So Long Eric (as), Meditations (1.2M mu-law wav) (fl,bcl), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk (bcl)

"Town Hall Concert", not to be confused with the attempted recording of Epitaph from 1962. Also half of 1980 Prestige Reissue "Portrait" (P-24092 or (I)HB6064, 2 LPs; the other half is Mingus MY FAVORITE QUINTET). Dolphy is not on FAVORITE. Town Hall by itself is also out as OJC042-2 (CD and LP), without Orange. Meditations is titled Praying with Eric and So Long Eric is often titled Playing with Eric. S&T and Reichardt describe confusion between Fantasy JWS 5 and 9. This is the only recording apparently before they went to Europe. There is also a Sophisticated Lady and AT-FW-YOU-USA (without Eric).
Also released on JWS005S, JWS009, (F)30AM6140, (G)BLPS19051, (I)AMI-9, (J)SMJ-6289, (F)98/68.425.

Here are some more samples. First, the beginning of Eric's solo from So Long Eric (456K mu-law). Then, the stunning ending of So Long Eric (784K).

Finally, the bass/piano/flute trio (848K) and Eric praying on bass clarinet (320K) from Meditations.

Gil Evans and his Orchestra: NYC, 6 April 1964

Johnny Coles, Bernie Glow (tpt); Jimmy Cleveland, Tony Studd (tbn); Roy Alonge (frh); Bill Barber (tuba); Steve Lacy (ss); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Bob Tricarico (ts,fl); Garvin Bushell (fl); Kenny Burrell (gtr); Gil Evans (pno,comp,arr); Ron Carter, Paul Chambers (bass); Elvin Jones (dr).

Hotel Me, Las Vegas Tango

Remember above sessions? "The Individualism of Gil Evans", Verve V6-8555. S&T also list Punjab, Concord, and Spoonful as unissued from this or September 1963 sessions. Bill Hery notes: Concorde (note spelling) and Spoonful were later released on "Gil Evans Orch, Kenny Burrell & Phil Woods" (Verve V6-8838). Both are on the CD reissue (Verve 833 804-2). But there is no Eric on these cuts, which were recorded 25 May 1964 (Eric was in Europe by then). Also on (E)2683045, (J)MV2054, (J)23MJ3384.

Hale Smith Septet: NYC, early April, 1964

Eric Dolphy (as); Seldon Powell (bars); Joe Newman (tpt); Melba Liston (tbn); Major Holley (bass); Earl Williams (dr); Hale Smith (pno).

According to Hale Smith, this was Dolphy's last studio session in the US. There were 2 compositions played, "a ballad and a 12/8 thing." Smith has a 45 rpm recording of it.

Charles Mingus Sextet: Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Johnny Coles (tpt); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass); Dannie Richmond (dr).

OW [20:45](as), Don't Stay Over Here Too Long Eric [21:45](as), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk [17:45](bcl), Meditations on a Pair of Wire Cutters [22:45](fl,bcl), Fables of Faubus [30:00](bcl)

Ulysse Musique AROC 50506/507/508. Also "Charles Mingus in Amsterdam", DIW 323/324 on CD according to Bill Hery, with Sophisticated Lady and ATFWYOU as well. OW is aka Parkeriana. So Long Eric titled as above on stage by Mingus. Some great solos by Clifford. The first two are on 50506, the next two on 50507, and Fables is on 50508. These are also numbered 1001 and 1002 on Ulysse Aroc as CDs. Also, East Coasting 506/507, DIW (J)1188/89 and 1206.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: University Aula, Oslo, Norway, 12 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [28:41](bcl), So Long Eric [21:28](as), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk [14:28], Parkeriana [2:30](as), Take the A Train [12:37](bcl), Meditations [22:35](fl,bcl), Parkeriana [19:40](as)

So Long, Orange, Parkeriana (cut off by Mingus), and Take the A Train were recorded for a TV broadcast. I have the video now, great stuff (also featured in Last Date). This seems to be available commercially on Shanachie 6307 and Vidjazz 15. Stan Jones also notes it is available on JazzUp CD JU-307, "Charles Mingus Live in Oslo 1964 Featuring Eric Dolphy". Landscape LS2-913 has Fables and Orange, and LS2-919 has Meditations and the latter Parkeriana.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Rehearsal, Stockholm, Sweden, 13 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

So Long Eric [3:00, 8:00](as), Meditations [:37, 18:39](fl,bcl)

Royal Jazz RJD-518, with 2 takes of each composition. The first Meditations is a false start. Before beginning again, Mingus rosins up his bow and asks Eric about how long he plans to stay in Europe in a memorable conversation.

I have digitized some clips from this video, as listed here.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Koncerthuset, Stockholm, Sweden, 13 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [32:45], Peggy's Blue Skylight [10:55](as), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk, When Irish Eyes are Smiling in Mississippi U.S.A. [12:04](bcl)

S&T list this radio broadcast/private recording. Simosko has now deleted So Long Eric, adding it below in Copenhagen. Stan Jones says Bandstand CD 1524, "Meditations on Integration", from this date has Peggy's, Fables, Orange, and the Meditations below. RJD-518 has everything.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Old Fellow Palaet, Store Sal, Copenhagen, Denmark, 14 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [32:45](bcl), Meditations [21:30](fl,bcl), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk [13:55](bcl), So Long Eric [16:47](as)

There may have been a Parkeriana as well on this radio broadcast. Released on Landscape LS2-905. Fables and Meditations are on "Astral Weeks", Moon 016-2 on CD, and Meditations is on Bandstand BDCD-1524.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Bremen, Germany, 16 April 1964

Johnny Coles (tpt); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [33:40](bcl), Meditations [25:00](bcl,fl), Hope So Eric [24:00], Parkeriana [21:45](as)

S&T list this radio broadcast. Released as Ingo 10 (So Long Eric), Ingo 13 (Fables) and Ingo 15 (Parkeriana and Meditations). Meditations is on "First Recordings by this group", Unique Jazz UJ23, with Byard's ATFWUSA and Sophisticated Lady (these are without Eric).

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Salle Wagram, Paris, France, 17/18 April 1964 (midnight)

Johnny Coles (tpt, on So Long Eric only); Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [23:08](648K mu-law) (bcl), Meditations [20:31](400K mu-law) (fl,bcl), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk [10:51](272K mu-law) (bcl), Parkeriana [21:50](as), So Long Eric [23:30](as), Peggy's Blue Skylight [11:38](296K mu-law) (as)

Prestige 34001 (3 records), "The Great Concert of Charles Mingus" and America 30AM003 have So Long Eric, though these were mislabeled as Goodbye Pork Pie Hat. The CD from which the samples here were taken, Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (FCD 102) puts the date as 18 April, but it is this concert. FCD 110 has So Long Eric and Parkeriana, FCD 102 has the rest (except for the Sophisticated Lady without Eric that's only on the LP FC-102). Jazz Collection ORO103, "Fables of Faubus", a CD, has Fables, Peggy's and Parkeriana. Apparently Jazz Roots CD 56047, "Parkeriana", has Parkeriana, Meditations, and Orange. Peggy's, Orange, Meditations, Fables, So Long, and Parkeriana were released by Sue Mingus on 32 Records (actually 2CDs) as Revenge! 32002 in May 1996.
Coles developed a gastric ulcer and didn't make it through So Long, but the performance doesn't seem to be interrupted by his illness (perhaps he remained on stage until the end, but couldn't play after he's last heard riffing behind Jordan's solo).

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris, France, 18/19 April 1964 (midnight)

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [28:40](bcl), Meditations [27:30](fl,bcl), Orange was the color of her dress then blue silk [14:00](bcl), Parkeriana [23:00](as), I Can't Get Started

See above, America 30AM0083 and Prestige PR34001 and a Musidisc 2-CD release, 500072. S&T list I Can't Get Started as on a radio broadcast. It is not clear whether there was a separate So Long Eric from this concert, which apparently took place entirely after midnight, that is on the morning of the 19th. There was also a Sophisticated Lady without Eric. Also on (F)68.529/30/31, (I)HBT6135, (J)SL-5027/8/9MU, (J)YB7501/2/3MU.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Palais de Congres, Liege, Belgium, 19 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Meditations [24:27](fl,bcl), So Long Eric [5:45](as), Peggy's Blue Skylight [6:49](as)

S&T list this as a television broadcast. Peggy's is taken at the slow tempo heard on Gunther Schuller's recreation of Epitaph.

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Marseille, France, 20 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Meditations (fl,bcl), Parkeriana (as), So Long Eric (as)

S&T list this television broadcast. One of these last two is in circulation on video according to Simosko.

(not in my collection)

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Lyon, France, 21 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Arjan Koning lists this based on the liner notes of his Stockholm CD.
(not in my collection)

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Biel-Bienne, Switzerland, 23 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Reichardt and Priestley note this concert, where Mingus destroyed the tapes and recorder.
(not in my collection)

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Bologna, Italy, 24 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

S&T list this radio broadcast, with unknown titles.
(not in my collection)

Charles Mingus Jazz Workshop: Wuppertal, Germany, 26 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

Fables of Faubus [35:06](bcl), Starting [7:23](fl), Orange was the colour of her dress then blue silk [17:00](bcl), Charlemagne [11:32](as), So Long Eric [22:51](as), Meditations [22:34](bcl,fl)

"Mingus in Europe Vols. I and II", Enja 3049 (Fables and Starting) and 3077 (Orange, Peggy's, AT-FW-YOU and Sophisticated Lady). Charlemagne is Peggy's Blue Skylight. Somebody claims Clifford actually called it Charlie Ming rather than Charlemagne, but that doesn't make sense to me, since Mingus did not like 'Charlie' and would presumably have appreciated the humorous inflation of 'Charlemagne'. That's what his announcement sounds like, as well, though his articulation is not the king's english. Starting is I Can't Get Started. On CD, Enja R2-79612 has So Long Eric and the material on Vol II of the LPs. CD3049-45 and CD3077-38 are identical to the LPs except for a Meditations on CD3049-45 as well. This Fables is tremendous, with fairly inaudible vocals but a great Jordan solo right into the mike, and ripping bass clarinet work at the end for the last 10 minutes, including an extensive bass-bass clarinet conversation that Eric fashions into his own statement. There were also performances of ATFWYOUUSA and Sophisticated Lady without Eric.
Other releases include Phonogram/Enja (J)28MJ3002, Amigo (S)AMLP-833 which are equivalent to 3049, and Phonogram/Enja (J)28MJ3068 which is 3077. Orange is also on Jazz Masterworks (I)CJZLP10, "Charles Mingus - Mingus & Duke". Some Enjas apparently mistitle So Long Eric as Goodbye Pork Pie Hat!

Charles Mingus: Mozartsaal, Stuttgart, Germany, 28 April 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Clifford Jordan (ts); Jaki Byard (pno); Charles Mingus (bass,comp,arr); Dannie Richmond (dr).

So Long Eric [29:16](as), Orange was the color of her hair [16:00](bcl), These Foolish Things [3:00](fl), Peggy's Blue Skylight [19:04](as), Meditations [28:12](fl,bcl), Fables of Faubus [40:07](bcl)

"Mingus in Stuttgart", Unique Jazz UJ 007-8 (2 records). This version of Peggy's is my favorite, Clifford really cooks. Overall I'd say this is my favorite record of this band. The 40 minute Fables is on UJ-009. Simosko also notes the LP releases are edited, and gives the timings from the original tapes. There was also a Sophisticated Lady and ATFWYOUUSA without Eric.

Arjan Koning notes that Priestley lists several other concerts. They are Zurich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg. No recordings are mentioned however.

Kenny Drew Trio with Eric Dolphy: RTF, Paris, France, 28 May 1964

Eric Dolphy (as); Kenny Drew (pno); Guy Pedersen (bass); Daniel Humair (dr).

Les [5:03], Serene [4:09]

S&T list this as a radio broadcast, attributing Laurent Goddet. Now available on Humair's "Surrounded 1964-1987", Flat & Sharp PAM 970 and Blue Flame 40322.

Eric Dolphy Quartet: Cafe de Kroon, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 1 June 1964

Eric Dolphy (bcl); Misha Mengelberg (pno); Jacques Schols (bass); Han Bennink (dr).

Epistrophy [17:52]

Simosko lists this on ICP015.

Eric Dolphy with the Misha Mengelberg Trio: Hilversum, Netherlands, 2 June 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,fl,bcl); Misha Mengelberg (pno); Jacques Schols (bass); Han Bennink (dr).

Epistrophy [11:15](bcl), South Street Exit [7:10](fl), The Madrig Speaks the Panther Walks [4:50](as), Hypochristmutreefuzz [5:25](bcl), You Don't Know What Love Is [11:20](fl), Miss Ann [5:25](as)

This is sort of a studio recording made for radio broadcast, issued as "Last Date" on Limelight LS82013/86013, and Fontana 822226-2 (CD), as well as EmArcy 510 124. Madrig is Mandrake. You Don't Know has Eric's most gorgeous flute playing in my mind. The famous quote about music being in the air is on this record. Also on Fontana (E)TL5248, (C)681.008ZL/881.008Zy, Trip TLP5506, Amiga (DDR)855.494, (NL)6433550, (NL)825.608QY, (J)SFX-10572, (J)BT5311, (J)195J-20, EXPR-1017.

Eric Dolphy/Donald Byrd: Le Chat Qui P��he, Paris, 11 June 1964

Eric Dolphy (as,bcl); Donald Byrd (tr); Nathan Davis (ts); Jack Di��al (pno); Jacques Hess (bass); Franco Manzecchi (dr); Jacky Bambou (congas).

Springtime [19:20](bcl), 245 [10:05](as), GW [6:10](as), Serene [7:58](bcl), Ode to Charlie Parker [5:39](fl), Naima [14:31](bcl)

"Unrealized Tapes", West Wind 016, CD 2016, and "Naima", a West Wind CD 2063. These recordings were only recently released for the first time, although some of this is on Jazzway Mutt 1502. Springtime is a brooding autumnal composition with lots of space for emotion.

There are apparently many hours of recordings with these people from Paris, according to Nathan Davis. Reichardt (p. 66) notes: "Graham Lock in an article on Nathan Davis (The Wire, No. 22, December 1985): 'These tapes still exist and are in the possession of Jacques Di��al, the French pianist who produced these sessions. Nathan told me that Donald Byrd had persuaded firstly Blue Note, then Columbia, to try and obtain the tapes, but on each occasion Di��al had apparently refused to release the Dolphy tapes unless the record company agreed to issue several of his own tapes too. What a stinker!'"

There is a 92 minute film by Dutch director Hans Hylkema titled "Last Date: Eric Dolphy". The US premiere was at the American Film Institute Film Fest June 22, 1992. Thanks to Steven Stovall for this info. Here are some comments from Steven: I took my father to see the documentary "Last Date: Eric Dolphy", which had its US premiere at the AFI Film Fest here in LA. It was a gas for him since he grew up with Dolphy, Mingus, Dexter Gordon, Buddy Collette, et al in pre-WWII LA. The film had an astonishing amount of material: interviews with the "Last Date" quartet, Buddy Collette, Richard Davis, Dolphy's fiancee Joyce Mordecai; archival footage of his last gig with Mingus (there was a hilarious moment when Mingus, irritated by Dolphy's long solo, moves the microphone); quite a bit about his last days in Paris and Berlin (he died of a diabetic condition, no drugs were involved); even some musicological analysis (several people comment on his use of "huge" intervals, his incredible virtuosity, his use of the "language of the birds"). A must-see for anyone interested in Dolphy.: I now have a copy of this I'd be glad to show anybody who can visit. Sorry it isn't available through dubbing. However, it is available commercially now, Rhapsody 9028. Thanks to Nathan Wolfson for filling me in on that. It starts with an actor playing a contemporary 60 year old Eric who meets Thierry Bruneau, a Dolphy fan featured in the film. Thierry gets to learn from Eric directly in this fantasy, but the film cuts then to the reality of Bruneau at home talking about how Eric lives for him through his music. There is some of the Oslo A Train, Bruneau again, then the introduction to the reenactment of the Last Date session that gives the film most of its structure. Most of the rest of the film uses the pieces from that session, starting with Epistrophy. There is a good interview with Han Bennink, who likens Eric to a hawk. A funny interview with Tinus Bruin, an alto player who describes his initial and subsequent reactions to playing with Eric, is included. South Street Exit is then used to first go to Los Angeles, where Roy Porter leads Bruneau to Joe O'Con's house where Eric grew up. Eric's aunt Luzmilda Thomas has something to say, as well as a neighbor, and finally Buddy Collette tells how Eric "had to go to New York". South Street Exit then takes us to New York, where Ted Curson, Richard Davis, Jaki Byard, and Gunther Schuller are interviewed. Byard is particularly nice. Mingus' solo from Meditations in Stockholm (or is it Oslo?) is cut in, as well as the microphone moving scene during Eric's solo on A Train. Mingus is heard (barely) to comment to Eric "I'm gonna miss you asshole". Gene Lees tells a familiar story, Byard tells why he stayed in Europe, and we then meet Eric's fiancee Joyce Mordecai, who mentions that Eric was one of her cousins, or at least she originally thought so. The Madrig Speaks, The Panther Walks takes us to a zoo, and Bennink gives more animal metaphors. Bruneau talks about intervals, then Harry Sparnaay plays God Bless the Child from a transcription on bass clarinet. Hypochristmutreefuzz then leads to more discussion of the Last Date session. You Don't Know What Love Is takes us back to Joyce Mordecai who shares her view of Eric's music. We are now in the Paris days, with interviews with Daniel Humair and Nathan Davis. There is a frustrating glance of Bruneau opening an envelope of photos (Trane, ...) but the pictures are never shown clearly. A visit to the Selmer workshop leads to a fairly long excursion into Eric's final illness and death. Miss Ann takes us to Berlin, and Karl Hans Berger and some people involved with the final gig at the Tangente discuss Eric's intake of sugar and their memories of the ill Eric. Joyce mentions uremia, but this is not otherwise pursued. Eric's death is treated in some detail, and a bit of Ted Curson's Tears for Dolphy is played. The film ends with Eric's solo on Serene from Stockholm. ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------

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