Out Front is a 1961 album by American jazz trumpeter Booker Little featuring performances recorded and released by the Candid label.Booker Little discography accessed February 7, 2011
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".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed February 7, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Booker Little "We Speak" – 6:47 "Strength and Sanity" – 6:18 "Quiet Please" – 8:11 "Moods in Free Time" – 5:45 "Man of Words" – 4:52 "Hazy Hues" – 6:42 "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
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