This is one of those lovely Booker Ervin titles on Prestige. There are plenty of other titles on Prestige by Ervin that I enjoy very much as well. I’ve been on the lookout for them all. So far I’ve been able to secure 4 of them. Very happy about that. I’ve found that this particular album “Groovin’ High” seems quite scarce, at least in mono. An album consisting of tunes from 3 different recording dates from 1963 and 1964 and then released in 1966. Great music as always when it comes to Ervin. He delivers a special brand of jazz, filled with plenty of energy and fire. He surrounds himself with top cats, namely Carmell Jones on trumpet (only on track 2), the great Jaki Byard on piano, Gildo Mahones on piano (only on track 2), the wonderful Richard Davis on double bass and drummer Alan Dawson. I dig it!
If you’re unfamiliar with Ervin and his work, then I suggest you look him up, and for me, these albums for Prestige that he did are a truly great way to get into his stuff.
Update: We have just bought a house and we’re in the process of selling our apartment right now. I will get a dedicated listening room in the house and I’m very excited about that. We’re moving in the beginning of July. Will be fun to share some images from the new space later. :-)
Hope you guys will have a nice weekend and that you’ll find the time to listen to some great albums. Maybe put on some Booker Ervin? Cheers!