Recorded at the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Studios in New Jersey, The Quest is a landmark 1962 session that brings together pianist Mal Waldron, multi-instrumentalist Eric Dolphy (alto sax, clarinet), and tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin. The album's seven tracks occupy a compelling space between hard-bop and avant-garde jazz, showcasing three distinct voices in rich, conversation-driven interplay.
This Craft Recordings reissue in the Original Jazz Classics Series delivers the album with exceptional sonic clarity — a wide, well-layered soundstage that puts the horns upfront while the rhythm section anchors naturally behind them, making the dynamic interplay between Dolphy and Ervin easy to follow and deeply engaging. For collectors and fans of adventurous, boundary-pushing jazz, this is a rewarding reissue of a session that still sounds vital over six decades later.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 09/27/2024
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