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  1. Albums
  2. booker little and friend - booker little

Booker Little - Booker Little and Friend (LP)

Booker LittleBooker Little
  • LP
  • 1 piece(s)
  • 1961
  • 7 tracks
  • 42 min
  • hard bop
Booker Little and Friend - Booker Little
Booker Little and Friend
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Booker Little and Friend - Booker Little
Booker Little and Friend - Booker Little

Product description

"Booker Little and Friend," released on January 1, 1961, under Bethlehem Records, is a captivating journey through the vibrant landscapes of hard bop, free jazz, bebop, and jazz. This album, a testament to Booker Little's virtuosity, spans a concise yet impactful 42 minutes, featuring seven tracks that showcase his exceptional talent and innovative spirit. From the evocative "Victory and Sorrow" to the soulful "If I Should Lose You," each piece is a masterclass in improvisation and composition. Little's trumpet playing is both powerful and nuanced, making this album a standout in his discography. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or a curious newcomer, "Booker Little and Friend" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.

This is a 1992 Limited Edition Reissue released as a LP.

Tracks

  1. Victory and SorrowBooker Little
    5:57
  2. Forward FlightBooker Little
    6:19
  3. Looking AheadBooker Little
    7:27
  4. If I Should Lose YouBooker Little
    5:15
  5. Calling SoftlyBooker Little
    5:43
  6. Booker's BluesBooker Little
    5:19
  7. MatildeBooker Little
    5:58
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Product specifications

Details

Album
Booker Little and Friend
Artist
Booker Little
LP release year
1992
Album release date
1 januari 1961
Label
Bethlehem Records
Available
No

Product information

Format
LP
Quantity
1 piece(s)
Type
Reissue
Mono or stereo
Stereo
Duration
42 min
Tracks
7 tracks

Other

Limited Edition
Yes
Country
Japan
Genre
Hard bop
Box set
No
Remastered
No
Reissue
Yes

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  • Inconsistent Audio Quality

    4 out of 5 stars
    vetzev7November 25, 2025United States🇺🇸

    The tunes are absolutely amazing, but the audio quality is super inconsistent. I'm not sure if it's just this repressing or if the original is like this too.

  • Stereo Jazz Masterpiece

    5 out of 5 stars
    lureasaxeApril 3, 2025United States🇺🇸

    The label indicates mono, yet this pressing is clearly a stereo record. The music is among the finest recorded jazz ever.

  • Jazz Masterpiece Shines

    5 out of 5 stars
    SicyoqagpMarch 30, 2024United States🇺🇸

    This album is absolutely amazing, with a sound quality that's top-notch. The vinyl is perfectly flat, the background is silent, and every instrument shines, full of life and dynamic range. Booker Little's playing is as smooth as butter, Don Friedman is always underappreciated, and the rest of the band members are on point, if not absolutely outstanding.

  • Jpns Vinyl: Detailed but Separated

    4 out of 5 stars
    YvosbuqtFebruary 20, 2024United States🇺🇸

    Yet another excellent Jpns vinyl release; it's incredibly quiet and packed with detail. The one thing that's a bit off for me is the extreme stereo separation: horns blasting from the left, and everything else coming from the right. Might be an issue from the original mix? If it bugs you, trying mono could be a good idea. The performance is fantastic!

About Booker Little

Booker Little was a groundbreaking American jazz trumpeter and composer, born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1938. In his tragically short career, spanning just a few years in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Little emerged as a significant figure in the jazz scene, stepping into the void left by the legendary Clifford Brown. His unique sound and prolific output, including notable albums like "Out Front" and the self-titled "Booker Little," showcased his brilliance as both a trumpeter and a composer. Collaborating with jazz greats like Max Roach and Eric Dolphy, Little's contributions to hard bop and free jazz left an indelible mark on the genre. Despite his untimely death at the age of 23, his musical achievements remain astonishing, cementing his legacy as one of jazz's most promising and influential figures.

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