Eric Dolphy
Every record Eric Dolphy plays on that has been reviewed on Vinyl Standard: 30 records, 1960 to 2018, 23 as leader and 7 as sideman, most often alongside Richard Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter. Every record below links to its full review, and every name links to that player’s own page or their circle on the map.
Most often with
The players who share the most reviewed records with Eric Dolphy. The number is how many records they made together that are reviewed here.
Played together
The records behind those numbers. Open a name to see every reviewed record Eric Dolphy and that player share.
With Richard Davis7 records
- 1961At the Five Spot, Vol. 1Eric Dolphy
- 1963At the Five Spot, Vol. 2Eric Dolphy
- 1963ConversationsEric Dolphy
- 1964Out to Lunch!Eric Dolphy
- 1965Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial AlbumEric Dolphy / Booker Little
- 1968Iron ManEric Dolphy
- 2018Musical ProphetEric Dolphy
With Freddie Hubbard6 records
- 1960Outward BoundEric Dolphy
- 1961Africa/BrassJohn Coltrane
- 1961Free JazzOrnette Coleman Double Quartet
- 1961Olé ColtraneJohn Coltrane
- 1962Pop + Jazz = SwingBenny Golson
- 1964Out to Lunch!Eric Dolphy
With Ron Carter5 records
- 1961Out ThereEric Dolphy
- 1962Far CryEric Dolphy
- 1962Pop + Jazz = SwingBenny Golson
- 1962Where?Ron Carter with Eric Dolphy and Mal Waldron
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
With Elvin Jones5 records
- 1961Africa/BrassJohn Coltrane
- 1961Olé ColtraneJohn Coltrane
- 1962Live at the Village VanguardJohn Coltrane
- 1963ImpressionsJohn Coltrane
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
With Booker Little5 records
- 1961Africa/BrassJohn Coltrane
- 1961At the Five Spot, Vol. 1Eric Dolphy
- 1962Far CryEric Dolphy
- 1963At the Five Spot, Vol. 2Eric Dolphy
- 1965Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial AlbumEric Dolphy / Booker Little
With John Coltrane4 records
- 1961Africa/BrassJohn Coltrane
- 1961Olé ColtraneJohn Coltrane
- 1962Live at the Village VanguardJohn Coltrane
- 1963ImpressionsJohn Coltrane
With McCoy Tyner4 records
- 1961Africa/BrassJohn Coltrane
- 1961Olé ColtraneJohn Coltrane
- 1962Live at the Village VanguardJohn Coltrane
- 1963ImpressionsJohn Coltrane
With Mal Waldron4 records
- 1961At the Five Spot, Vol. 1Eric Dolphy
- 1962Where?Ron Carter with Eric Dolphy and Mal Waldron
- 1963At the Five Spot, Vol. 2Eric Dolphy
- 1965Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial AlbumEric Dolphy / Booker Little
Reviewed records
In the order they were recorded. Gold is the site’s rating out of five.
- 1960Outward BoundLeader★★★★★
- 1961Africa/Brassalto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, orchestrator, conductorJohn Coltrane★★★★★
- 1961At the Five Spot, Vol. 1Leader★★★★★
- 1961CaribéLeader★★★☆☆
- 1961Free Jazzbass clarinetOrnette Coleman Double Quartet★★★★★
- 1961Olé Coltranealto saxophone, fluteJohn Coltrane★★★★★
- 1961Out ThereLeader★★★★★
- 1962Far CryLeader★★★★★
- 1962Live at the Village Vanguardbass clarinet (“Spiritual”)John Coltrane★★★★★
- 1962Pop + Jazz = Swingalto saxophone (tracks 3, 5, 8, 9; Wikipedia also lists track 6)Benny Golson★★★☆☆
- 1962Where?Leader★★★★☆
- 1963At the Five Spot, Vol. 2Leader★★★★★
- 1963ConversationsLeader★★★★☆
- 1963Impressionsbass clarinet (“India”; also heard on the final chord of “Impressions”, where sources differ on alto saxophone or bass clarinet)John Coltrane★★★★★
- 1964Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 1Leader★★★★★
- 1964Out to Lunch!Leader★★★★★
- 1964The Individualism of Gil Evanswoodwinds (tracks 2-4)Gil Evans★★★★★
- 1965Eric Dolphy & Booker Little Memorial AlbumLeader★★★★★
- 1965Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 2Leader★★★★☆
- 1965Eric Dolphy in Europe, Vol. 3Leader★★★★☆
- 1965Last DateLeader★★★★★
- 1966Here and ThereLeader★★★★☆
- 1968Iron ManLeader★★★★★
- 1981Stockholm SessionsLeader★★★★☆
- 1982Dash OneLeader★★★☆☆
- 1986Vintage DolphyLeader★★★★☆
- 1987Other AspectsLeader★★★★☆
- 1989Candid DolphyLeader★★★★☆
- 1999The Illinois ConcertLeader★★★★☆
- 2018Musical ProphetLeader★★★★★
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