Great introduction to Dolphy
Steve Marshall | St. Louis, MO USA | 10/30/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Eric Dolphy was one of the true musical innovators of the 20th century. Outward Bound was his debut as a leader. With an astonishing command of the alto sax, flute, and bass clarinet, he could do it all. Dolphy played with the speed and fury of Charlie Parker but with a gentleness and grace all his own. While most of his music fell into the "avant-garde" category, the material here is much more accessible than his later works. If you're just discovering Eric Dolphy, this album is the perfect introduction.For Prestige's 50th anniversary, the label has just released a newly remastered version of Outward Bound, along with nine other titles from their catalog. Utilizing K2 20-bit technology, the sound quality on all of them is astounding. You won't believe your ears when you hear how great these discs sound. The best part of all--they don't cost anymore than a regular CD. Collectors take note: each title is limited to 10,000 copies. Get 'em while you can..."
Hauntingly beautiful
Steven Harnish | USA | 04/30/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Extremely expressive and remains today on the cutting edge of jazz style. Contains some virtuosity, as does all Dolphy, but the depth of feeling and creativity is the message. Solo bass clarinet passages are truly moving and still very unique. Sometimes edgy and not always "pretty" - it does have some discordant passages and rhythms. Heard this 30 years ago and remember how struck I was. This is a window to a new and mysterious world, the inside of an artist, not a showman."
Pleasant twisted way with melody
J. Holmes | yokohama, japan | 10/04/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"excellent album! this was my first step into the melodically twisted world of the late Eric Dolphy. he was a multi-instrumentalist who (apparently) had such a good nature that he was dubbed "St. Eric" by his peers. his playing is certainly divine and these compositions are full of unique little corners of new sound. rooted in the popular be-bop sound of the times, but the performances show a willingness to reach out and explore the possibilities. Outward Bound is a great album to delve into after you've experienced the genius of Dolphy's breathtaking masterpiece Out To Lunch."
Track Listings (9) - Disc #1