Out Front (Booker Little album)

Out Front is a 1961 album by American jazz trumpeter Booker Little featuring performances recorded and released by the Candid label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "His seven now-obscure originals (several of which deserve to be revived) are challenging for the soloists and there are many strong moments during these consistently challenging and satisfying performances".

Track listing

All compositions by Booker Little

1. "We Speak" – 6:47
2. "Strength and Sanity" – 6:18
3. "Quiet Please" – 8:11
4. "Moods in Free Time" – 5:45
5. "Man of Words" – 4:52
6. "Hazy Hues" – 6:42
7. "A New Day" – 5:31

*Recorded at Nola's Penthouse Sound Studios in New York City on March 17, 1961 (tracks 1, 3 and 7) and April 4, 1961 (tracks 2 & 4–6).

Personnel

• Booker Little – trumpet
• Julian Priester – trombone
• Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
• Don Friedman – piano
• Art Davis (tracks 1, 3 & 7), Ron Carter (tracks 2 and 4–6) – bass
• Max Roach – drums, timpani, vibraphone

References