The Quest (Mal Waldron album)

The Quest is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron, released by the New Jazz in July 1962. It was recorded in June 1961, with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin. Some reissues of the album have appeared under Eric Dolphy's name.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that "the complex music (which falls between hard bop and the avant-garde) is successfully interpreted. Worth checking out".

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron

1. "Status Seeking" — 8:52
2. "Duquility" — 4:09
3. "Thirteen" — 4:42
4. "We Diddit" — 4:23
5. "Warm Canto" — 5:37
6. "Warp and Woof" — 5:36
7. "Fire Waltz" — 7:58

Personnel

• Mal Waldron – piano
• Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone, clarinet
• Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone
• Ron Carter – cello
• Joe Benjamin – double bass
• Charlie Persip – drums

References