Bass – George Joyner Drums – Earl Smith Flute, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone – Eric Dolphy Piano – Pepsi Auer Producer – J. E. Berendt Trumpet – Benny Bailey Recorded Aug. 30th, 1961 at Funkturm Exhibition Hall, Berlin (with exception of tracks 3/4/6 which were recorded later the same day at the jazz club 'Jazz Saloon' in Berlin). Read more on Last.fm.
Eric Allan Dolphy (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was a jazz musician who played alto saxophone, flute and bass clarinet and was educated at Los Angeles City College. Dolphy was the first important bass clarinet soloist in jazz, and one of the first viable flute soloists in jazz. On early recordings, he occasionally played traditional B-flat clarinet. His unique and individual style utilized wide intervals, speech-like effects and exotic scales. Read more on Last.fm
