Eric Allan Dolphy Jr. (June 20, 1928 – June 29, 1964) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader. Primarily an alto saxophonist, bass clarinetist, and flautist, [1] Dolphy …

Eric Dolphy was an American jazz musician, a virtuoso improviser on woodwinds and a major influence on free jazz. Dolphy began playing clarinet, oboe, and alto saxophone in his youth and attended Los …

In his short life of only 36 years, jazz musician and band leader Eric Dolphy made quite a mark on the world of jazz. He was lauded for his skills on the alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and the flute, as well …

Jan 18, 2025 · Dolphy was one of several groundbreaking jazz alto players to rise to prominence in the 1960s. He was also the first important bass clarinet soloist in jazz, and among the earliest significant …

Feb 25, 2026 · Eric Dolphy’s avant-jazz game-changer 'Out to Lunch' is a defining document in jazz history. Here's the story of its making.

A biography about a towering jazz figure like Eric Dolphy has been long overdue and luckily, we've reached the point where that's finally happened. Sadly passing away at only 36 years old in 1964, he …

As a solo artist, Dolphy released several groundbreaking albums, including "Outward Bound" and "Out to Lunch," which are now regarded as classics of avant-garde jazz. His innovative approach to …

Oct 30, 2024 · This is a thoroughly comprehensive, complete biography of Dolphy’s life and music. After an informative foreword by Jeff Schwartz and an introduction by the author, the first chapter gives a …

Jun 3, 2025 · His interest in the multi-instrumentalist dates back to Grasse’s teenage years, when he discovered the name Eric Dolphy in the title of an offbeat Frank Zappa song.

Jun 28, 2025 · Eric Dolphy came to prominence during a transitional period in jazz. In the evolution of the alto saxophone, his horn bridged the gap between Charlie Parker and Ornette Coleman and …