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Last Date – Eric Dolphy

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Eric Dolphy's “Last Date” (1964) is a seminal jazz album notable for its intensely exploratory music. Featuring Dolphy alongside George Adams, Pepper Burney, and Jimmy Garrison, the record represents a crucial period of avant-garde improvisation. It’s appreciated by serious listeners interested in complex harmonic structures and extended instrumental explorations within the jazz tradition. The album offers a significant insight into Dolphy's innovative approach to music.

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Was Last Date actually Eric Dolphy's last recording?

Despite the title, Last Date was not literally Dolphy's final recorded performance. It was recorded in Hilversum, Netherlands, on June 2, 1964, only weeks before he died on June 29, 1964.

Who backs Eric Dolphy on Last Date?

Dolphy is joined by the Misha Mengelberg trio: Misha Mengelberg on piano, Jacques Schols on bass, and Han Bennink on drums. That Dutch rhythm section gives the album a different feel from Dolphy's American Blue Note and Prestige recordings.

What instruments does Dolphy play on Last Date?

Dolphy plays alto saxophone, flute, and bass clarinet across the album. That multi-instrumental range is part of why recordings like Out to Lunch and Last Date remain central to his reputation.

What is the famous spoken line at the end of Last Date?

After Miss Ann, the album includes Dolphy's reflection that once music is over, it is gone in the air and can never be captured again. The quote became closely associated with his legacy because the album was released after his death.

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