Out There (Eric Dolphy album)


Out There is a studio album by jazz musician and composer Eric Dolphy, released by Prestige Records in September 1961. It was Dolphy's second album released as band leader, following his time with Charles Mingus.
The album features four original compositions by Dolphy, one of which is a collaborative effort with Mingus. The album also features three covers, "Eclipse" by Mingus, "Sketch of Melba" by Randy Weston and "Feathers" by Hale Smith. The cover features a painting by Richard Jennings, referred to as "The Prophet" on Dolphy's album At the Five Spot.

Track listing

  1. "Out There" – 6:55
  2. "Serene" – 7:01
  3. "The Baron" – 2:57
  4. "Eclipse" – 2:45
  5. "17 West" – 4:50
  6. "Sketch of Melba" – 4:40
  7. "Feathers" – 5:00

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