Name: Last Date
Brand: Eric Dolphy

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

55006

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-19

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8436563184055

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Eric Dolphy

Genre GB

Jazz

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Jazz Up!

Eric Dolphy was an American jazz alto saxophonist, flautist, and bass clarinetist. He is credited with pioneering the use of the Bass Clarinet as a solo improvising instrument. Born on June 20, 1928 in Los Angeles, California, USA, Dolphy's best work was often in collaboration with John Coltrane and Charles Mingus.

Tragically, Dolphy passed away on June 29, 1964 in Berlin, Germany. His death came at a time when he had unfinished work in America and was eager to prove himself before his upcoming marriage. Despite his aspirations, he succumbed to undiagnosed diabetes while traveling alone in Europe.

Dolphy's unique contributions to jazz continue to influence artists today. Some similar artists who share his innovative spirit include Andrew Hill, Archie Shepp, Ornette Coleman, Sam Rivers, Grachan Moncur III, Rahsaan Roland Kirk and many others.

Deluxe 6-panel digipak plus booklet with updated liner notes and bonus track. 

Last Date is a live album by jazz legend Eric Dolphy released in early 1965 on Limelight Records (Fontana). It was recorded on June 2, 1964, in Hilversum, Holland, shortly after Dolphy had settled in Paris following a tour with Charles Mingus.

Dolphy is accompanied throughout by an all-Dutch trio, which includes acclaimed pianist Misha Mengelberg. As the album title suggest, this was Dolphy's last recording date. He died in Berlin from a diabetic coma on June 29, 1964, at the age of just 36. As well as the legacy of his own recordings, Dolphy is forever remembered for his work with John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, and Booker Little.

Last Date

Music GB