WALDRON, Mal with ERIC DOLPHY/BOOKER ERVIN - The Quest (reissue) - Vinyl (LP)
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Mal WALDRON with ERIC DOLPHY / BOOKER ERVIN
The Quest (reissue)
Original Jazz Classics US
180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip Cat: CR 00724Rel: 30 Sep 24
Jazz Side 1 - Track 1. Status Seeking Side 1 - Track 2. Duquility Side 1 - Track 3. Thirteen Side 1 - Track 4. We Diddit Side 2 - Track 1. Warm Canto Side 2 - Track 2. Warp & Woof Side 2 - Track 3. Fire Waltz
The search for The Quest is finally over. This rare album, a true first pressing with the Abbey ring and deep grooves, is now on the shelf and sounding fantastic. It ranks among the top jazz albums, alongside Basra and Far Cry. The Quest is a stunning showcase of soul, musicianship, and composition, with all tunes penned by Mal Waldron, who is a master of sparse, dark, delicate beauty on the piano. Featuring Eric Dolphy on alto and clarinet, Booker Ervin on tenor, Ron Carter on cello, Joe Benjamin on double bass, and Charlie Persip on drums, the ensemble is top-notch. Standout tracks include the mellow and reflective 'Warm Canto' and the energetic 'Status Seeking,' Every tune is unique, making it an album worth revisiting. This reissue rightly restores leadership to Waldron, and with the support of Benjamin and Persip, the complex music, bridging hard bop and avant-garde, is beautifully interpreted. Highly recommended.
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