The Space Book is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1964 for the Prestige label,Booker Ervin discography, accessed February 3, 2011. with his quartet including Jaki Byard on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums.
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "This CD is a fine example of Booker Ervin's unique style".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed February 3, 2011.
Track listing All compositions by Booker Ervin except as noted
"Number Two" - 8:18 "I Can't Get Started" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) - 9:40 "Mojo" - 10:29 "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 7:09
Personnel Booker Ervin - tenor saxophone Jaki Byard - piano Richard Davis - bass Alan Dawson - drums
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