Klarinet Archive - Posting 000715.txt from 1997/02

From: "Ian M. Dilley" <imd@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: Bass Clarinet:Jazz
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 05:18:03 -0500

>
> Hey-I know that a lot of suggestions have already been offered but
> here's a few more that I strongly recommend:
> Eric Dolphy Quartet: Softly As in a Morning Sunrise (Natasha Imports)
> An entire album of Eric playing bass clarinet (!) with McCoy Tyner,
> Reggie Workman, and Mel Lewis (rhythm section).

I have this album and it's almost impossible to listen to. The sound
and balance are absolutely terrible. I bought it, listened to 1/2 of
it and never played it again.

> Another great album with some phenomenal bass licks is Mingus Mingus
> Mingus Mingus Mingus (Impulse). Dolphy plays on this one as well along
> with Dick Hafer.
> Check 'em out!
> Carolyn Stock
>

That is a good one though

Ian Dilley