Eric Dolphy : a musical biography and discography / by Vladimir Simosko and Barry Tepperman.

Author/creator Simosko, Vladimir
Other author Tepperman, Barry.
Format Book
EditionFirst Da Capo paperback edition.
Publication InfoNew York : Da Capo Press, 1979, ©1971.
Descriptionix, 132 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Subjects

SeriesA Da Capo paperback
Da Capo paperback. ^A910346
Contents Foreword -- Preface -- Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. -- His medium -- His musical biography -- His recordings -- Composer credits -- Commercially issued recordings by Eric Dolphy of his own compositions, with date of recording.
Abstract In his tragically short life (1928-1964), Eric Dolphy was a titanic force in the development of the sixties avant-garde (or "new thing") from the hard bop of the late fifties. The searing intensity and sonic exploration of his work on alto sax, clarinets, and flute derived in part from the concurrent innovations of Coltrane, Mingus, Ornette Coleman, Cecil Taylor, and Andrew Hill, among others; previous jazz styles such as New Orleans and bop; various non-Western musics; and modern classical music (e.g., Varese). Dolphy pioneered extended solo jazz compositions, was prominent in the "third stream" movement (led by John Lewis and Gunther Schuller), and remains a major influence on musicians today for the personal, speech-like inflections of his playing. Jazz scholars Simosko and Tepperman examine every aspect of this stunning musical achievement from Dolphy's early big band work and association with Chico Hamilton to his own last groups in Europe, emphasizing the rich legacy of his recordings.
General noteReprint of the 1974 edition published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington.
Bibliography noteBibliography: pages 131-132.
LCCN 79015117
ISBN0306801078 (pbk.) :

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML419.D646 S5 1979 ✔ Available Place Hold