Eric Dolphy and his magnum opus, “Out to Lunch!” from 1964

This week we look at the amazing Eric Dolphy and his magnum opus, “Out to Lunch!”
The album was released in 1964. This album is widely considered Dolphy's masterpiece and a landmark of avant-garde jazz. The album features a legendary band of young musicians who would become jazz giants themselves: Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone), Richard Davis (bass), and Tony Williams (drums).
Eric Dolphy was an innovator and very influential as multi-instrumentalist who played the alto saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet, and he introduced the bass clarinet to jazz as a solo instrument. During his short career he pushed the boundaries of jazz. His unique sound and compositions made him a pivotal figure in the development of avant-garde and free jazz.
While his music was sometimes classified as "free jazz," his improvisations were known for their distinct logic and sophisticated structure.
Eric Dolphy performed and recorded with some of the most important figures in jazz, his collaborations included: Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, and Booker Little

To skip to your favorite part of the video:
0:00 Introduction. This week’s album,
1:29 Selected songs from the album.
11:33 Matts information slides, where you are going to learn something amazing
26:40 Rating the album and our thoughts about this album
41:28 New highlight album of the week
44:45 Our week’s in life and music

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