NoirMusic (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Brecker isn't my cup of tea. But Dolphy and Coltrane are the Emperor's new musicians. Everyone talks about them as gods because no one wants to say Coltrane's tone on S. Sax is pinched and 20+ cents sharp on a lot of notes...and his tone quality is hard, brittle, and unattractive. Parker are on the other hand....Parker is more my guy...

kcm1024 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

WOW!! That's amazing!!!!

trepanatedman (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

dolphy is amazing! and this is one of the most exciting drum parts ive ever heard in jazz

rexious5 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

saxgod your a bitch

Plinblox (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

wella, firstly the word you're looking for is: retarded. Or at least I think that may be what you're looking for, though I don't believe you're looking at all. Good Luck to you.

Plinblox (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I got t'hear the Gil Evans orchestrated Eric Dolphy album 'bout 17 years ago and I've still not recovered. Mr Dolphy's work defies the simple while discovering the simple. He knew that there are only so many notes and broke against the simple interpretation of said notes. His was the genius of Charles Ives discordance. His re-invention of 'God Bless the Child' stands today as the definitive portrayal of that blest song. Mr Dolphy described the inexpressible madness of living on this earth.

AlannahBabalon156 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

An absolute inspiration! It by listening to guys like this that keeps me going back to the sax for more and more woodshedding! This is Class!

oudevoida (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

If this doesn't excite you, check your pulse! Or your ears.

BruceKeddieArmstrong (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Hi Fireballkiller. Coltrane loved Dolphy's playing and played with him on several albums. So if you love Coltrane but don't immediately 'get' Dolphy, maybe it's worth persevering and trying to hear what Coltrane heard in his playing.

smokex2 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I hooked on Eric Dolphy with Five spot recordings. Vol 1 is my favorite.