Outward Bound (Prestige/New Jazz 8236) marks the monumental debut album of Eric Dolphy as a bandleader and showcases his boundary-pushing artistry in full form. Originally released in 1960, this influential session features Dolphy in a dynamic quintet alongside:
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Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
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Jaki Byard – piano
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George Tucker – bass
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Roy Haynes – drums
This recording represents the first of several legendary collaborations between Dolphy and Hubbard, setting the stage for some of the most innovative music of the post-bop era.
To further enrich this special edition, two bonus tracks have been included. These additional recordings feature Dolphy performing in a quintet led by trumpeter Ted Curson, offering listeners even more insight into Dolphy’s unique musical voice.
The release also includes a 16-page booklet filled with archival photos, liner notes, and background information, making it a valuable collector's piece for any jazz aficionado.
Critical Acclaim
“This album is the first extended exposure I've had to the remarkable talent that is Eric Dolphy's. On the strength of what I experienced in the course of absorbing the release, I firmly believe that this man will be one of the most rewarding jazzmen of the coming decade.
Above all else, his playing and writing have life. Sometimes sounding as if it is boiling with rage, Dolphy's music is filled with sharp, jagged lines that lift the listener as they spiral to peak after peak of raw emotional expression.
This album is life.”
— ★★★★★ Don DeMicheal, DownBeat Magazine
Track Listing
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