{"product_id":"eric-dolphy-conversations-1963-avant-garde-jazz-post-bop-vinyl-very-rare","title":"Eric Dolphy – Conversations – 1963 – Avant-Garde Jazz \/ Post-Bop (vinyl) Very rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Dolphy – Conversations – 1963 – Avant-Garde Jazz \/ Post-Bop F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FM-LP-308 | Vinyl – U.S. Release   Very Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Jitterbug Waltz – Music Matador\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B Alone Together – Love Me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased in 1963, \u003cem\u003eConversations\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark recording in Eric Dolphy’s career, showcasing his fearless approach to improvisation and genre-defying collaborations. The album blends structured compositions with free-form interplay, highlighting Dolphy’s mastery of alto saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Jitterbug Waltz,” a reimagining of Fats Waller’s classic, opens the album with whimsical phrasing and harmonic depth. “Music Matador” features contributions from Prince Lasha and Huey Simmons, pushing the boundaries of ensemble dynamics. On Side B, “Alone Together” stretches into a 13-minute exploration of space and mood, while “Love Me” closes the album with lyrical introspection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by Alan Douglas and engineered by Bill Schwartau, \u003cem\u003eConversations\u003c\/em\u003e was distributed through Vee Jay Records and remains a cult favorite among jazz collectors. It captures Dolphy’s transition toward freer forms and his commitment to musical dialogue—hence the album’s title.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition 10 of 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Jacket ✅ 8 -light waer on the bottom of the cover b\/ name on the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vinyl ✅ 10 both sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Labels ✅10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Listing # ✅R67\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Revolution Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43841858306090,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/0177\/files\/EricDolphy_Conversations1.jpg?v=1763502049","url":"https:\/\/rrrecords.ca\/products\/eric-dolphy-conversations-1963-avant-garde-jazz-post-bop-vinyl-very-rare","provider":"Retro Revolution Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}