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Recorded June 27, 1961. Originally released on New Jazz label as NJ 8269. Matrix, Runout: P OJC 082 A-2 GH. Matrix, Runout: P OJC 082 B-1.
The Quest is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron recorded in 1961 and released on the New Jazz label. Some reissues of the album have appeared under Eric Dolphy's name.
Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin - Warp and Woof 05:39. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - 02 Duquility 04:08. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - 05 Warm Canto 05:38. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - 04 We Diddit 04:23. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - 07 Fire Waltz 07:56. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - Full Album 41:24. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest - 01 Status Seeking 08:52. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy.
Mal Waldron on piano, Eric Dolphy on alto & clarinet, Booker Ervin on tenor sax, Ron Carter on the perfectly chosen cello, Joe Benjamin on bass, and Charles Persip on drums and they all shine bright! First off this album has zero sleepers. All seven tracks are arranged out to perfection.
Re-issue of 'The Quest' by Mal Waldon, 1961. Labels, spine and back leave off the "Sextet" part of the front. On back: "(This album was formerly catalogued as Prestige/New Jazz 8269)". Matrix, Runout: van gelder PRST7579/A. Matrix, Runout: PRST7579/B. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, Mono, Dee).
Eric Dolpy & Booker Ervin with Mal Waldron Thirteen (album "The Quest", 1961). Mal Waldron, Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, Ron Carter Status Seeking. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest 02 Duquility. Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin Duquility. all songs . Other listen.
Status Seeking - Mal Waldron, Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, Ron Carter. Warp And Woof - Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin. Warm Canto - Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin. Fire Waltz - Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin. Thirteen - Mal Waldron & Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin.
Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest 03 Thirteen. Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin 1962 The Quest 05 Warm Canto. Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin Status Seeking. Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy & Booker Ervin Warp And Woof. Eric Dolpy & Booker Ervin with Mal Waldron Thirteen (album "The Quest", 1961).
Tracklist
| A1 | Status Seeking | 8:52 |
| A2 | Duquility | 4:09 |
| A3 | Thirteen | 4:42 |
| A4 | We Diddit | 4:23 |
| B1 | Warm Canto | 5:37 |
| B2 | Warp And Woof | 5:36 |
| B3 | Fire Waltz | 7:58 |
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet – Eric Dolphy
- Bass – Joe Benjamin
- Cello – Ron Carter
- Design, Photography By – Don Schlitten
- Drums – Charles Persip*
- Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff
- Piano – Mal Waldron
- Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
- Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
- Tenor Saxophone – Booker Ervin
Notes
Recorded June 27, 1961.Blue Label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (stamped runout side 1): 0902 074 S1
- Matrix / Runout (stamped runout Side 2): 0902 074 S2
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ 8269, NJLP 8269 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, Mono, Dee) | New Jazz, New Jazz | NJ 8269, NJLP 8269 | US | 1962 |
| SMJ-6571 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, Promo, RE) | Prestige | SMJ-6571 | Japan | 1978 |
| PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Prestige, Prestige, Prestige | PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | US | 1969 |
| PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Prestige, Prestige, Prestige | PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | US | 1964 |
| 150 091 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Hispavox, New Jazz | 150 091 | Spain | 1984 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Status Seeking | 8:52 |
| A2 | Duquility | 4:07 |
| A3 | Thirteen | 4:42 |
| A4 | We Diddit | 4:24 |
| B1 | Warm Canto | 5:37 |
| B2 | Warp And Woof | 5:36 |
| B3 | Fire Waltz | 7:57 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
- Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Credits
- Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Eric Dolphy
- Bass – Joe Benjamin
- Cello – Ron Carter
- Design, Photography By – Don Schlitten
- Drums – Charles Persip*
- Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff
- Piano, Written-By – Mal Waldron
- Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
- Supervised By – Esmond Edwards
- Tenor Saxophone – Booker Ervin
Notes
Recorded June 27, 1961.Comes with an obi and insert in Japanese.
Ⓚ Victor Musical Industries, Inc. ℗78
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped Runout): Ⓑ NJLP 8269A 111+ Ⓓ入C
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped Runout): NJLP 8269B Ⓢ 111 +
- Other (Price): ¥2,200
- Other: PG-6076
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ 8269, NJLP 8269 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, Mono, Dee) | New Jazz, New Jazz | NJ 8269, NJLP 8269 | US | 1962 |
| SMJ-6571 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, Promo, RE) | Prestige | SMJ-6571 | Japan | 1978 |
| PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Prestige, Prestige, Prestige | PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | US | 1969 |
| PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet | Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin With The Mal Waldron Sextet - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Prestige, Prestige, Prestige | PRST 7579, PR 7579, 7579 | US | 1964 |
| 150 091 | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin | Mal Waldron With Eric Dolphy And Booker Ervin - The Quest (LP, Album, RE) | Hispavox, New Jazz | 150 091 | Spain | 1984 |
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