This is a true classic. Composer/pianist George Russell gathered together a very versatile group of talents (trumpeter Don Ellis, trombonist Dave Baker, Eric Dolphy on alto and bass clarinet, bassist Steve Swallow, and drummer Joe Hunt) to explore three of his originals, "'Round Midnight" (which is given an extraordinary treatment by Dolphy), Miles Davis' "Nardis," and David Baker's "Honesty." The music is post-bop and although using ideas from avant-garde jazz, it does not fall into any simple category. The improvising is at a very high level and the frameworks (which include free and stop-time sections) really inspire the players. Highly recommended. [Riverside's 2007 reissue included two bonus tracks.] ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Ezz-Thetics (Bonus Tracks)
09/11/2007 | Riverside
All Music Guide Review
Ezz-Thetics (Bonus Tracks) Track Listing
Credits of Ezz-Thetics (Bonus Tracks)
- Nick Phillips
- Project Supervisor
- John Kraus
- Photography
- Joe Hunt
- Drums
- Joe Tarantino
- Remastering
- Abbey Anna
- Project Assistant
- Rikka Arnold
- Editorial
- Donald Silverstein
- Cover Photo
- Stuart Kremsky
- Project Assistant
- Steve Schapiro
- Photography
- Chris Clough
- Project Assistant
- Larissa Collins
- Art Direction
- Zev Feldman
- Project Assistant
- Orrin Keepnews
- Producer, Annotation, Reissue Producer
- Eric Dolphy
- Clarinet (Bass), Sax (Alto)
- Don Ellis
- Trumpet















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