Curson and Ervin…
This is a session featuring Curson and Booker Ervin released on the Dutch Fontana label in 1966. It’s a little avant-garde in nature but still connected with post-bop and quite accessible. The recording quality is nothing to write home about, but at the same time it fits in well with the music.
I love both Curson and Ervin so this album is a hit for me. Great to hear them in a bit more free setting. They are joined by Jimmy Woode on double bass and Edgar Bateman on drums. Can’t remember if I’ve heard of those cats before, but nonetheless they are both great.
All tunes except for one are written by Curson. He was a really accomplished composer.
If you’re a fan of a little bit more free stuff than post-bop then this one might be for you.