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Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist Charles Mingus .
Apr 11, 2016 · Enja Records - 2054A1. Blues For Your 00:00B1. Blues For You (Cont.) 17:11B2. Lament For Booker 27:31Bass – Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (tracks: A, B1)Drum...
Aug 26, 2022 · The official audio of Booker Ervin's "Bookers Blues" from the newly remastered album That's It! Mostly associated with Charles Mingus - with whom he recorded 10 albums between 1958 ...more....
A very distinctive tenor with a hard, passionate tone and an emotional style that was still tied to chordal improvisation, Booker Ervin was a true original. Born in Denison, Texas, he was originally a trombonist, but taught himself tenor while in the Air Force (1950-1953).
Booker Ervin. Hard bop tenor saxophonist with musical trademarks including flamboyance, excitement, and bluesy fervor. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1960s. Born. October 31, 1930 in Denison, TX. Died.
Booker Ervin was a tenor saxophone giant whose bold sound and innovative style left an indelible mark in the jazz world. As a prominent figure in jazz history, Ervin’s unique style and contributions have resonated deeply within the genre, making him an enduring icon for saxophonists and jazz enthusiasts alike.
Oct 11, 2023 · Booker Ervin had a large hard tone like an r&b tenor saxophonist, but he was actually an adventurous player whose music fell between hard bop and the avant-garde. Ervin originally played trombone but taught himself the tenor when he was in the Air Force in the early 1950s.
Aug 26, 2022 · Booker Ervin - Speak Low (Official Audio) The official audio of Booker Ervin's "Speak Low" from the newly remastered album That's It! Mostly associated with Charles Mingus - with whom he...
Nov 11, 2013 · Tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin came to New York in 1958. Pianist Horace Parlan heard him and invited Ervin to sit in one night with a band he worked in. That's how Ervin got hired by bassist ...
Booker Ervin. Bold-toned tenor saxophonist Ervin (1930-1970) played for Charles Mingus and also made several albums under his own name. The Freedom Book Dec. 1963 / Prestige
