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Booker Telleferro Ervin II (31 de octubre de 1930 – 31 de julio de 1970) fue un saxofonista tenor estadounidense. [1] Su manera de tocar el tenor estuvo caracterizada por un sonido fuerte, duro y un fraseo de estilo blues/gospel. Es conocido por su asociación con el bajista Charles Mingus.
Booker Ervin fue presentado a Charles Mingus por su amigo el pianista Horace Parlan y pronto adornó la música de Mingus con el fuego que salía de sus notas. Mingus fue muy afortunado por tener a Booker tocando su música pues Booker fue un hombre que tocaba siempre con una pasión poco común.
26 de ago. de 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 and 1961...
Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) [1] 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.
The best hard bop tune ever. Recorded in 1959. John Handy - alto sax Booker Ervin - tenor sax Richard Wyands - piano Charles Mingus - bass Danny Richmond - drums (Thanks, Dave! :))
11 de oct. de 2023 · During that year he first performed with Charles Mingus and he was a key part of Mingus’s groups during 1956-1962, offering a contrast to the wild flights of Eric Dolphy. During 1963-1965, Ervin led ten albums for Prestige and each has its rewarding moments.
23 de jul. de 2020 · Personally I always thought Booker Ervin was also a great match and he stands out on 'Ah Um'. But like Ellington, Mingus could often bring out the best with limited instrumentalists; performances by obscure players like Clarence Shaw and Bill Triglia on 'Tijuana Moods' come to mind.
