This is the first album bearing the name of Eric Dolphy, the tragically short-lived genius saxophonist who left an indelible mark on the history of jazz. This album allows you to fully appreciate Dolphy's unique and profound musicality, which is unmatched by others. The accompanying musicians, Freddie Hubbard (tp), Jackie Byard (p), George Tucker (b), and Roy Haynes (ds), also deliver outstanding performances. US NewJazz NJ 8236 stereo OJC-022 reissue Originally released on NewJazz, a subsidiary of Prestige, this is a later US reissue from OJC. The early OJC cardboard jacket shows signs of aging, with scuffing, yellowing, and peeling on the bottom of the back cover. The record itself is in very good condition with almost no noise. The wide-range, high-quality sound makes Dolphy and Hubbard's playing resonate beautifully in the space.