This Blue Note Classic vinyl LP pressing of Out to Lunch! by Eric Dolphy features a groundbreaking 1964 session with a quintet of jazz luminaries: Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis, and Tony Williams. Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio, this album stands as Dolphy's masterwork, showcasing his unique ability to blend avant-garde innovation with the essence of swing. The five tracks, including the Monk tribute "Hat and Beard" and the dynamic closer "Straight Up and Down," highlight Dolphy's extraordinary originality and the exceptional artistry of his ensemble.
Label: Blue Note
Release Year: 2021
Track List:
- Hat and Beard
- Something Sweet, Something Tender
- Gazzelloni
- Out To Lunch
- Straight Up and Down
