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Dolphy Bootlegs II

Richard B. Luhrs | Jackson Heights, NY United States | 03/17/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Four very extended performances featuring Eric Dolphy on bass clarinet with most - or perhaps all - of John Coltrane's rhythm section in support, captured between shows during Coltrane's and Dolphy's late 1961 European tour. Fair sound quality and up-and-down performances equal an essential purchase for fans, but an item of limited interest for the general audience. Nice to have it available, nevertheless."

Horrible sound quality

Lawrence D. Cohen | New Hyde Park, NY USA | 06/21/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"My review title says it all. The songs and the musicians on this album makes it sound like this ought to be a pretty good album, which is why I bought it. When I got it home and listened to it, I was very upset at how HORRIBLE the sound quality was, and I immediately returned it. At times you can't even hear the lead instrument. To call this "fair" sound quality is generous, in my opinion.

If you must have it, take a look at another Eric Dolphy album called "Green Dolphin Street" (Live in Germany). I haven't heard it, but it's a reissue by another company, and according to the reviewer the sound was improved somewhat."