John apparently traveled with a photo of Eric Dolphy after Eric's sudden death in 1964. He would hang the photo up in his hotel rooms on tour. The two had been more than collaborators. They were very close friends.
The concert in Munich was sold out but I met the members of the group after the concert and took Elvin in a taxi to a Jam Session in our local Jazz club.
There is an official version of this show (along w/a couple of tunes from Miles band w/o Miles in '60). Don't buy it. It runs ridiculously slow. Don't know how that messed that up when the FM broadcast (this one) is available. This is also on the bootleg 'Live Trane'. It's vol. 5. Can anyone get enough of Coltrane/Dolphy? I cannot imagine it.
Interesting how Coltrane opens his solo a bit the same as in the record, while his playing had completely transformed since then. (edit: On the first track "Blue Train")
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What a priceless bootleg recording! Coltrane was, of course, excellent, however. Dolphy was also splendid! This bootleg is much better than their official recordings.
Great live set early in the existence of this fine but short lived quintet. The band is Trane, Dolphy, McCoy Tyner, Reggie Workman, and Elvin Jones. Everyone is in fine form, especially Dolphy and Elvin. Much more accessible than some of their later work. Sound is more satisfying if you can use a graphic equalizer to boost the highs a bit. I did 2 kHz +5, 4 kHz +6.5, and 8 kHz +14.
The greatest saxophonist ever no human beings are better or to this point will ever surpass the monsterous accomplishments of this living genius in a moderate length of time he put his everlasting legacy on jazz love you hail the king 🤴
wow! Where to begin? They were all hot that night. In my opinion, Dolphy on My Favorite Things is magical. He completely transforms this song. I've listened to several versions from this tour and he is wonderful on all of them. Thanks for posting this.
I’ve got the live double vinyl of Eric with Agression and his others. Love his free almost atonal phrasing. And with John it’s exciting to hear their different styles. 2 Masters
Eric Dolphy has always been my favourite alto saxophonist. I always argue with my brother when I say that Kenny Garrett reminds me of Eric Dolphy. I might be wrong once again and you guys have every right to crucify me🤣
Thank you for posting this, I'm a huge fan of the Music, have been for almost 50 years. I really like Rare Gems such as this, thanks again. Keep them coming, 🎺🎺🎺🎵🎵🎵.
So what/Impressions is, i now get, the final break-away from the 6-chord, and the moment of birth of 'post' modern jazz... Dolphy is struggling in his own way with two tonic minors a half-step apart (they are a whole step apart in 'summertime'... ) while 'trane is absolutely blistering in the midnite sun....
sorry; your mistaking.... Dolphy was childhood friend of chaarles mingus.... not trane... Dolphy was from Ca Trane was from Philly born and raised.... 33rd and oxford
That superb pic of 'trane shows both his broad chest and his humanity.... tenor players need both to blow like he did and to change music... a god-like man, as Homer would have said...
i saw a live gig with a camera view behind some sort of frame with square boxing the camera view was on the left side looking back onto the right.i loved the music but i never found the same gig.if anyone knows what gig im talking about any info will be most helpful.great post mate ive been covering music made on small independent labels during the 50,s 60,s & early 70,s for well over 28 years.your most welcome to check out my playlists ive got thousands of rare gems unknown to the masses.ive covered soul,funk jazz funk fusion,blues,60s garage punk psych & rare live gigs i add to these lists monthly great post i just subscribed peace..
