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Eric Dolphy

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1,471
Decades
- 1950s
  
  of 170
  
  0
- 1960s
  
  of 432
  
  159
- 1980s
  
  of 1,418
  
  1,341
- 1990s
  
  of 7,253
  
  6,875
- 2000s
  
  of 10,544
  
  0
Genres
- Jazz
  
  of 1,947
  
  876
- Miscellaneous
  
  of 2,543
  
  72
- Pop
  
  of 13,655
  
  5,410

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1950s

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1960s

2.5007

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Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.

Overall Band Score: Eric Dolphy is ranked overall as 2.2624 out of 4 stars

2.2624

Eric Dolphy Album Rankings

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 3.6599 out of 4 stars for Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch (3.6599)

Out to Lunchstands as Eric Dolphy's magnum opus, an absolute pinnacle of avant-garde jazz in any form or era. ...more

6.98

to

45.65

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 3.5328 out of 4 stars for Out There

Out There (3.5328)

Eric Dolphy's second session as a leader is one of his most intriguing. ...more

7.84

to

19.51

from (10) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 3.5137 out of 4 stars for Last Date

Last Date (3.5137)

Although one slightly later session has since been discovered,Last Dateremains a near-classic with the great Eric Dolphy (heard on alto, flute, and bass clarinet) backed by a top European rhythm secti ...more

11.16

to

14.98

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 3.1703 out of 4 stars for Outward Bound

Outward Bound (3.1703)

This very likable set, Eric Dolphy's first as a leader, has been reissued as a single CD and (along with some alternate takes) on Dolphy's huge Prestige box set. ...more

4.20

to

11.98

from (10) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.3251 out of 4 stars for Iron Man

Iron Man (0.3251)

A great quintet with trumpeter Woody Shaw and vibist Bobby Hutcherson traversing several knotty originals. Some of Dolphy's best alto work. ...more

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.3248 out of 4 stars for Far Cry

Far Cry (0.3248)

This features trumpeter Booker Little , who died tragically young (at age 23) and who was, in his low-keyed and subtle way, as much an explorer as Dolphy. ...more

8.04

to

12.99

from (6) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.2917 out of 4 stars for Conversations

Conversations (0.2917)

Cult figures altoist Sonny Simmons and flutist Prince Lasha are on board as Dolphy's bass clarinet rips a swath through an original called "Music Matador." The rest is icing. ...more

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.2885 out of 4 stars for Other Aspects

Other Aspects (0.2885)

Other Aspects is unlike any other title in Eric Dolphy's catalog. ...more

CD Pricing Not Available

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.2658 out of 4 stars for The Illinois Concert

The Illinois Concert (0.2658)

No review available

7.86

to

11.98

from (4) sources

Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise

Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise (0.0000)

This CD has a very interesting lineup of musicians: Eric Dolphy (sticking to bass clarinet throughout), pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Mel Lewis. ...more

10.62

to

15.98

from (4) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for This Is Eric Dolphy

This Is Eric Dolphy (0.0000)

No review available

15.99

Live! at the Five Spot, Vol. 2 by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Live! at the Five Spot, Vol. 2

Live! at the Five Spot, Vol. 2 (0.0000)

No review available

8.67

to

10.44

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Wherever I Go

Wherever I Go (0.0000)

No review available

Memorial Album: Recorded Live At The Five Spot by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Memorial Album: Recorded Live At The Five Spot

Memorial Album: Recorded Live At The Five Spot (0.0000)

No review available

8.17

to

11.98

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy Candid Dolphy by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Eric Dolphy Candid Dolphy

Eric Dolphy Candid Dolphy (0.0000)

No review available

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 1 by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 1

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 1 (0.0000)

No review available

8.17

to

10.99

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 2 by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 2

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 2 (0.0000)

No review available

8.17

to

11.98

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 3 by Eric Dolphy

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 3

Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 3 (0.0000)

These live recordings from two dates are spread over three albums. All feature excellent soloing and capable, if reserved, backing from a Danish trio. ...more

11.98

to

15.01

from (3) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Here and There

Here and There (0.0000)

This CD reissue has rarities from three different Eric Dolphy sessions. "April Fool" and the alternate take of "G.W. ...more

5.99

to

11.98

from (2) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cool & Latin

Cool & Latin (0.0000)

No review available

CD Pricing Not Available

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Caribe

Caribe (0.0000)

No review available

7.08

to

11.98

from (5) sources

Eric Dolphy scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Stockholm Sessions

Stockholm Sessions (0.0000)

The music on this CD (the original LP program plus a second version of "Sorino") is taken from a radio aircheck and a TV special, both originating from Stockholm. ...more