For the third annual John Coltrane edition of Stormy Mondays, we turn our attention to the very end of saxophonist Eric Dolphy’s tenure with the band. From November of 1961 in Stuttgart, Germany, we have a pretty Every Time We Say Goodbye, and then a long, fluid My Favorite Things.
[Photo by Herb Spitzer]
To close out this year’s mix, also from Stuttgart but this time in 1963 with the classic quartet (the earlier tracks feature Reggie Workman rather than Jimmy Garrison on bass) is a gorgeous take on The Promise–a perfect way to ring the new year. So happy, happy new year, and as always, enjoy!
