Out Front

• Artist: Booker Little
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1961 03 17-1961 04 04
• Total Time: 43:33
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Booker Little was the first trumpet soloist to emerge in jazz after the death of Clifford Brown to have his own sound. His tragically brief life (he died at age 23 later in 1961) cut short what would have certainly been a major career. Little, on this sextet date with multi-reedist Eric Dolphy, trombonist Julian Priester, and drummer Max Roach, shows that his playing was really beyond bebop. His seven now-obscure originals (several of which deserve to be revived) are challenging for the soloists and there are many strong moments during these consistently challenging and satisfying performances. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
We Speak	Booker Little	Booker Little	(6:47)
Strength and Sanity	Booker Little	Booker Little	(6:18)
Quiet Please	Booker Little	Booker Little	(8:11)
Moods in Free Time	Booker Little	Booker Little	(5:45)
Man of Words	Booker Little	Booker Little	(4:52)
Hazy Blues	Booker Little	Booker Little	(6:42)
A New Day	Booker Little	Booker Little	(5:31)

Credits

Ron Carter (Bass), Art Davis (Bass), Art Davis (?), Eric Dolphy (Flute), Eric Dolphy (Clarinet (Bass)), Eric Dolphy (Sax (Alto)), Don Friedman (Piano), Booker Little (Trumpet), Booker Little (Main Performer), Julian Priester (Trombone), Max Roach (Drums), Max Roach (Tympani [Timpani]), Max Roach (Vibraphone), Max Roach (Vibe Master), Bob d'Orleans (Engineer), Nat Hentoff (?), Nat Hentoff (Liner Notes), Nat Hentoff (Supervisor), Frank Gauna (Design)