Other Aspects

• Artist: Eric Dolphy
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• Release Date: 1960 07 08-1962
• Total Time: 41:10
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Other Aspects is unlike any other title in Eric Dolphy's catalog. The startling 15-minute composition "Jim Crow," recorded in 1962 with an unidentified rhythm section and operatic singer, shows his embracing of 20th century classical composition. Strong Indian influence is heard on 1960's "Improvisations and Tukras," featuring Dolphy's flute mixed with tabla and tamboura. The final three pieces were also recorded in 1960: "Inner Flight 1 and 2" are solo flute pieces, while "Dolphy'n" is a collaboration with bassist Ron Carter featuring Dolphy on alto. This music remained in the private collection of Dolphy's friend Hale Smith until the recordings were handed over to Blue Note in 1985. While Other Aspects is fascinating, and in its own way essential, it should be one of the final discs obtained for your Dolphy library. ~ Al Campbell, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Jim Crow	Eric Dolphy	Eric Dolphy	(15:22)
Inner Flight, No. 1	Eric Dolphy	Eric Dolphy	(4:07)
Dolphy'n	Eric Dolphy	Eric Dolphy	(6:48)
Inner Flight, No. 2	Eric Dolphy	Eric Dolphy	(4:05)
Improvisations and Tukras	Traditional	Eric Dolphy	(10:53)

Credits

Ron Carter (Bass), Eric Dolphy (Flute), Eric Dolphy (Percussion), Eric Dolphy (Clarinet (Bass)), Eric Dolphy (Sax (Alto)), Eric Dolphy (Producer), Eric Dolphy (Main Performer), James Newton (Producer), James Newton (Liner Notes), Gina Lalli (Tabla), Roger Mason (Tambourine), Roger Mason (Tamboura), Henry Marquez (Art Direction), Carol Chen (Design), David Baker (Remixing), David Baker (Digital Transfers)