The Quest

by Booker Ervin, Mal Waldron, Eric Dolphy

Overview

Although often reissued under Eric Dolphy's name, this CD reissue gives the leadership back to pianist Mal Waldron. The seven originals not only feature altoist Dolphy (who makes a rare appearance on clarinet during "Warm Canto") but tenor-saxophonist Booker Ervin, Ron Carter (on cello) and Waldron. With bassist Joe Benjamin and drummer Charlie Persip giving alert support, the complex music (which falls between hard bop and the avant-garde) is successfully interpreted. Worth checking out. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/23/2023
Label:	Sounds Good
UPC:	8436563184550
Rank:	38106

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Booker Ervin   Primary Artist,Sax (Tenor),Featured Artist
Mal Waldron   Primary Artist,Piano
Eric Dolphy   Primary Artist,Clarinet,Sax (Alto),Featured Artist
Booker Little   Primary Artist,Trumpet
Joe Benjamin   Bass,Double Bass
Ed Blackwell   Drums
Ron Carter   Cello
Charlie Persip   Drums
Richard Davis   Bass

Technical Credits

Booker Ervin   Performer
Esmond Edwards   Supervisor,Recording Supervision
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer,Recording
Mal Waldron   Composer,Performer
Don Schlitten   Design,Photography
Phil DeLancie   Digital Remastering