Eric Dolphy - A great solo on Take the A Train

live on April 12, 1964
filmed in Norway
Eric Dolphy - Bass Clarinet
Charles Mingus - Bass
Eric Dolphy - Bass Clarinet
Clifford Jordan - Tenor Sax
Johnny Coles - Trumpet
Jaki Byard - Piano
Dannie Richmond - Drums

Eric Dolphy, who contributed immensely to the sound of free jazz, played with John Coltrane, Mingus, Oliver nelson and others. Miles Davis initially said his playing reminded him of "walking on broken egg shells". His bass clarinet and flute playing pioneered the use of these instruments in jazz. Left us MUCH too early, at age 36. A huge soul.