As far as early passing, one cannot forget Fats Navarro. But jazz may still be waiting for a trumpet player with Booker's sense of emotion and gravity. This track being a prime example.
@michaelhintongtr One of my favorite all time albums. In my eyes, Booker is the best trumpet player. He is also an underrated composer, just like Andrew Hill.
Kenny Wheeler is a must if you dig Booker little. Kenny says Booker was a big influence. Kenny's writing is so beautiful. recordings: W.W. with Mike Brecker. the tune 3/4 Dreen or recording Deer Wan. and Gnu High with Kieth Jarret. those three are a must. trust me on this one. get back to me also. I'd like some chat on this topic.
As a lover of jazz trumpet (and Eric Dolphy), I think the incredibly premature loss of the great Booker Little is the greatest of all. And I know of Woody Shaw, Ted Curson, and Lester Bowie.
I agree kkp, this single record got into jazz and Eric Booker's music. Beautiful yet sad, noting has approached the feeling of this record and I doubt ever will. Booker died of euremia, a very painful desease, I wonder if he was in pain writing this music ? A true classic, 5 stars !!
I ask myself every time I listen to Booker Little whether the intensity in his music has to do with his disease. But it was never the pain caused by the disease that I've thought of. I don't know at what point he knew he had little time left, but he always sounds to me as if he was anticipating all the experience and emotions of years and decades of a life he would never get to live, and putting them into the music. So condensed, almost unbearable.
@synkyb ..Booker, Eric dolphy and Andrew Hill changed my musical life.. Although I never reached the mastery on my instrument as they did I was able to share the emotions these men put to music. Pure soul, no pretense, no "fluff". RIP Eric ,Booker Little Andrew Hill, Paul Chambers and all the rest who died way to young and having so much more to offer.
@synkyb : Hey man, I've been thinking this exact thing for years. This music brings tears to my eyes. Very nice observation. Thanks for your thoughts.
I cried when I first heard this album.
RipplingOphelia 1 month ago
As far as early passing, one cannot forget Fats Navarro. But jazz may still be waiting for a trumpet player with Booker's sense of emotion and gravity. This track being a prime example.
tmgrady 10 months ago
Which Album is this on?
synkyb 1 year ago
@synkyb "Out Front" by Booker Little. It's a great album.
michaelhintongtr 1 year ago
@synkyb "Out Front" by Booker Little. It's a great album.
michaelhintongtr 1 year ago
@michaelhintongtr One of my favorite all time albums. In my eyes, Booker is the best trumpet player. He is also an underrated composer, just like Andrew Hill.
RipplingOphelia 1 month ago
i love his album with mal waldron and richard davis doin like someone in love---i believe it was on the prestige record label
EMCEMITCH 1 year ago
@EMCEMITCH Yes, Eric Dolphy at the 5 Spot. Both volumes are my favorite cds of all time! That was the best rendition of Like someone in love... ever.
RipplingOphelia 1 month ago
We Speak
hueman17 1 year ago
@hueman17 "Hazy Hues".
michaelhintongtr 1 year ago
This is wonderful music. Dave Douglas has an album dedicated to Booker Little which is also quite amazing.
trompls 2 years ago
Kenny Wheeler is a must if you dig Booker little. Kenny says Booker was a big influence. Kenny's writing is so beautiful. recordings: W.W. with Mike Brecker. the tune 3/4 Dreen or recording Deer Wan. and Gnu High with Kieth Jarret. those three are a must. trust me on this one. get back to me also. I'd like some chat on this topic.
silent3music 2 years ago
Booker has touched me more deeply than any other musician, although closely followed by our vey own Knowle west boy: Tricky
URKSpeelgoed 2 years ago
As a lover of jazz trumpet (and Eric Dolphy), I think the incredibly premature loss of the great Booker Little is the greatest of all. And I know of Woody Shaw, Ted Curson, and Lester Bowie.
fanofmozart 2 years ago 9
@fanofmozart Ted Curson is still alive !!!
tommug1 3 weeks ago
One of the most important jazz compositions and performances ever!
kkp1443 3 years ago
I agree kkp, this single record got into jazz and Eric Booker's music. Beautiful yet sad, noting has approached the feeling of this record and I doubt ever will. Booker died of euremia, a very painful desease, I wonder if he was in pain writing this music ? A true classic, 5 stars !!
fjdmusicman 2 years ago
@fjdmusicman
I ask myself every time I listen to Booker Little whether the intensity in his music has to do with his disease. But it was never the pain caused by the disease that I've thought of. I don't know at what point he knew he had little time left, but he always sounds to me as if he was anticipating all the experience and emotions of years and decades of a life he would never get to live, and putting them into the music. So condensed, almost unbearable.
synkyb 1 year ago 6
@synkyb ..Booker, Eric dolphy and Andrew Hill changed my musical life.. Although I never reached the mastery on my instrument as they did I was able to share the emotions these men put to music. Pure soul, no pretense, no "fluff". RIP Eric ,Booker Little Andrew Hill, Paul Chambers and all the rest who died way to young and having so much more to offer.
fjdmusicman 1 year ago
@synkyb : Hey man, I've been thinking this exact thing for years. This music brings tears to my eyes. Very nice observation. Thanks for your thoughts.
7JoeBad 7 months ago