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Out to Lunch [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Eric DolphyAudio CD
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  • Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Blue Note Records
  • ASIN: B00000I8UK
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,415 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Eric Dolphy was among the most daring, impassioned, and technically assured improvisers to come of age in the 1960s. From his groundbreaking work with Chico Hamilton and Charles Mingus, through his catalytic stint with John Coltrane, and all through his brilliant solo recordings for Prestige, this reed innovator defined the best elements of the swing and the bebop traditions, from Benny Carter through Bird, while extending on the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic freedom of Monk. Dolphy is an emotional shaman with a keen comic edge, as is evident in the rhythmic sauntering, drunken gait of his theme to "Straight Up and Down," and Monk's influence is clearly discernible in Dolphy's witty dissonances and vocalized blues phrasing throughout Out to Lunch! (his only Blue Note recording, completed shortly before his untimely death). Rhythm masters Richard Davis, Bobby Hutcherson, and Tony Williams suspend time at will, sculpting in open space, while deconstructing the harmony and superimposing cubist rhythmic displacements--periodically regrouping around Freddie Hubbard's bumblebee trumpet and the leader's vocalized bass clarinet (his Monkish "Hat and Beard"), wailing alto (the martial parodies of the title tune), and exhilarating flute (the lyric, swinging "Gazzelloni"). Out to Lunch! represents Dolphy's most fully realized vision. --Chip Stern

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His brilliant 1964 debut as a leader on Blue Note, recorded just four months before his death.

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It's a very creative album that simply sounds good. Kai Bailey  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
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69 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eric Dolphy was awesome. April 9, 2003
Format:Audio CD
I never used to listen to very much jazz, but lately it has been a big interest of mine. _Out to Lunch_ was one of my first important jazz purchases in my current exploration, despite some admonitions saying that if one is new to jazz this isn't a good album. Compared to most of yas I'm still a jazz neophyte, but I think this album is AMAZING.

Eric Dolphy has one foot in the compositional richness of Mingus and another in the avant-garde -- at the time, Dolphy was boldly stepping beyond tradition. So perfect are these pieces that it can be difficult to tell where composition ends and improvisation begins, and that ambiguity is part of _Out to Lunch_'s hook. Solos build out of the written arrangement and overlay the rhythms; melodically and rhythmically, this is tougher and sharper than most of the jazz I have heard so far. The playing is absolutely great.

"Hat and Beard" is a skittering, tense work. Dolphy's solo trades off with the trumpet, while furious drumming seems to dare Freddie Hubbard to become more aggressive, and he must finally concede to a quiet tintinnabulation of vibes. Here vibist Bobby Hutcherson seems to face conflict of its own as the nervous rhythm continues to exact a stretched eagerness until the main theme makes a return. Mwahaha, I like it. On "Out to Lunch", Tony Williams' playing is like an entirely new drumming language, superlatively intuitive and subtly emphasizing the perfect notes. In Dolphy's words, "Tony doesn't play time, he plays pulse." (Might not really make sense until you hear it though.) In fact, the rhythm work on this whole album is all astonishing and very easily some of the best I've heard. Players scuffle around the a repeated theme with tense solos, baiting other players and everyone takes the spotlight somewhere, occasionally at the same time....

VERY sad that Eric Dolphy passed away shortly after recording _Out to Lunch_, because he probably could have gone on to some amazing work after this. I'm probably still a jazz-dummy and this review may be shoddy, but this is one of the best jazz albums in my collections. I know what i like! Read more ›

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to Mr. Dolphy's Neighborhood May 28, 2002
By G B
Format:Audio CD
The irony about Out to Lunch is that despite the controversy it generates, it is still one of the most popular, accessible, and downright TUNEFUL albums to come out of jazz's 60s avant-garde. (And it has absolutely classic cover art.) If the avant-garde really isn't your thing, it may horrify you; but if you have any sympathy for this kind of stuff, even if you don't know it yet, you'll probably love it. I second others' suggestion to listen to Monk (Brilliant Corners) and Mingus (Mingus Ah Um) first. If you like those two, then Dolphy's ideas here will make a lot more sense.

Onto the music: this isn't really a free jazz record, as in a bunch of instruments all playing at the same time without reference to harmony or rhythm. Every theme is composed (with strange, but very catchy melodies) and despite the fact that the improvisation goes all over the place, it somehow manages to stay entirely within the context set by the composition. The solos all seem to make perfect sense and sound completely natural. Dolphy is terrific both as a composer and an instrumentalist -- bass clarinet on the first two tracks, flute on "Gazzelloni", and alto saxophone on the last two tracks. Freddie Hubbard, a guy known primarily for playing hard bop, fits in really well here. And the rhythm section is stellar and downright telepathic: Bobby Hutcherson's spacy vibes, Richard Davis's solid yet stretchy bass playing, and Tony Williams's hyper-aware drumming. There's a classic sequence in "Hat and Beard" when all three engage in an amazing percussion discussion.

This was one of the first jazz albums I bought as a rock fan who enjoyed Frank Zappa and King Crimson. I was hooked instantly, and to this day it remains one of my very favorite jazz albums.... Read more ›

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Masterpiece. February 24, 2002
Format:Audio CD
I'm afraid that this, my first review on Amazon, is primarily aimed at the 'music fan from Carlisle, PA USA'. I was actually searching for info on Dolphy boxed sets when I noticed that there is a newly remastered version of this incredible work now available...and thought I might check out some reviews. Then I read the drivel written by said 'music fan'. Now, I would just like to say firstly that the comment that all people who like this album (and by implication, all post hard-bop jazz) are 'elitist pseudo-snobs' is insulting and moronic. Secondly, the remark that this is 'the kind of music that has contributed to the slow death of jazz as a mainstream American artform' is about as wide of the mark as any kind of supposedly intelligent comment I've ever read by any one about music, ever. Indeed, it seems far more likely to me that it is the very conservatism of mainstream jazz and its refusal to continue to explore and experiment that has lead to the 'death' of Jazz. Anyway, had to get that off my chest. For anyone else, I really think you should buy this album. If you don't like it, at least you will have heard something unique. In any case, this is really not totally 'free' music - I think that Dolphy shared with Mingus an interest with tonally centred improvisation with occasional moves 'out'. As such, it is a good introduction to the early avant garde jazz of the 1960s. Finally, the rhythm section is, for my money, one of the finest ever assembled in Jazz history.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificant statement of jazz, regardless of genre October 30, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
When I think of all the great tragedies in jazz, Eric Dolphy's sudden death just months after recording this breakthrough document of progressive jazz has to rank up there as one of the most tragic. It is evident to even the casual listener (and compared to some of more sophisticated reviewers below, I would have to count myself as one of the casual types) that "Out To Lunch" stands alone, with no real precedent nor successor.

The unique sound Dolphy has crafted for this session originates first from his apparent desire to carry forward Monk's and Mingus' unorthodox visions of jazz, while sharing their deep respect for jazz's roots. Unlike some other free jazz records, the blues is very much in evidence here throughout.

To play these original compositions, Dolphy employs a star-crossed lineup: 17-year-old Tony Williams, whose contributions are well-documented in reviews below, Freddie Hubbard, a talented mainline trumpter as a leader who once again shines on someone elses'free jazz record, underrated bassist/celloist Richard Davis, and revolutionary vibrist Bobby Hutcherson. It is Hutcherson's contributions worth noting here, for the vibraphone has probably never before been employed for this type of jazz, and it is so unusual to hear this light, cheerful instrument being used so effectively to help provide the dark mood that pervades this record. His interplay with Williams on "Hat and Beard" borders on psychic. Dolphy's own playing is not his very best, IMHO, but he provides the right notes at the right time, whether via bass clarinet, flute, sax, whatever....

There are some people who aren't affected the same way by "Out To Lunch" as myself and others are, but this is one of those rare records that leave the listener little choice between being judged completely awe-inspiring or completely offputting. If you are inclined toward music that thrives in uncharted territory while never forgetting where it came from, "Out to Lunch" will bestow many rewards upon your ears. Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just a Personal Preference.....
I enjoy this CD very much, but it is not because of Eric Dolphy. I enjoy it because Bobby Hutcherson & Freddie Hubbard do the heavy lifting that makes the difference. Read more
Published 9 days ago by william a. roesler
5.0 out of 5 stars i'm glad
i'm glad they went out to lunch! this session will live on as one of the best recordings in American music.
Published 19 days ago by bao
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the absolute great recordings of free jazz/new music
No one can ever deny this amazing album's value....perfect on every level. Dolphy was such a brilliant musician, one of my inspirations, but for me (a vibes player/percussionist)... Read more
Published 24 days ago by John Pietaro
4.0 out of 5 stars Tudo Ok
O CD já chegou e está em bom estado. O acrílico estava bem usado mais já troquei por um novo e o CD ficou bonităo. Obrigado!
Published 3 months ago by Victor Pereira Borges
5.0 out of 5 stars ~Brilliant Jazz Album With An Unusual, Unique Sound~
I've been listening to this album for over a week now and think it's outstanding. The main thing that stands out here is Eric Dolphy's unique combination of style and... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kurt Leith
4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Stereo Album Delivered in Mono
This review addresses an audio issue and is not intended to detract from the historical and artistic importance of this classic session. Read more
Published on April 4, 2011 by SwissAmerican
2.0 out of 5 stars Great Music - Lousy Edition
We, the record company, have a brilliant idea - let's take Eric Dolphy's masterpiece, the beautiful "Out to Lunch", and remaster it. Read more
Published on November 5, 2010 by Hal
5.0 out of 5 stars Open mind required
This album is not for the faint of heart. It is not background dinner music. I suppose if you're looking for Eric Dolphy records that's probably not quite what you're looking... Read more
Published on May 3, 2010 by Eric Winter
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
I just finished a review of Jackie McClean's Destination Out! which said that McClean's album was one of two "chamber" jazz albums that defined this genre in the 1960s. Read more
Published on October 6, 2009 by Bill Your 'Free Form FM Print DJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Dolphy's last classic album
Eric Dolphy was one of those rare musicians for he could straddle between the avant-garde jazz world and that of classical music--not even Wynton Marsalis can claim that virtue... Read more
Published on September 28, 2008 by Dennis W. Wong
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