Album: Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise by Eric Dolphy (1993)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Eric Allan Dolphy (June 20, 1928 - June 29, 1964) was a jazz musician who played alto saxophone, flute and bass clarinet and was educated at Los Angeles City College. Dolphy was the first important bass clarinet soloist in jazz, and one of the first viable flute soloists in jazz. On early recordings, he occasionally played traditional B-flat clarinet. His unique and individual style utilized wide intervals, speech-like effects and exotic scales. Classical music played a large role in Dolphy's... Part of the Los Angeles, CA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Los Angeles, CA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise

Eric Dolphy

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