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Booker Ervin (Booker Telleferro Ervin II; * 31. Oktober 1930 in Denison, Texas; † 31. August 1970 in New York City) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz-Tenorsaxophonist, Komponist und Bandleader.
Booker Telleferro Ervin II (October 31, 1930 – August 31, 1970) [1] was an American tenor saxophone player. His tenor playing was characterised by a strong, tough sound and blues/gospel phrasing. He is remembered for his association with bassist Charles Mingus .
Biography. A very distinctive tenor with a hard, passionate tone and an emotional style that was still tied to chordal improvisation, Booker Ervin was a true original. Born in Denison, Texas, he was originally a trombonist, but taught himself tenor while in the Air Force (1950-1953).
Booker Ervin. Hard bop tenor saxophonist with musical trademarks including flamboyance, excitement, and bluesy fervor. Read Full Biography.
22. Dez. 2017 · The Good Book — The Early Years 1960-62. (Acrobat) Booker Ervin’s unique tenor sax voice was forged out of road-trip necessity and the hollers and moans of chittlin-circuit R&B. Born in Texas ...
26. Aug. 2022 · The official audio of Booker Ervin's "Bookers Blues" from the newly remastered album That's It! Mostly associated with Charles Mingus - with whom he recorded 10 albums between 1958 and 1961...
Booker Ervin galt als anpassungsfähiger Hardbopper: Er kam mit der Free-Avantgarde ebenso zurecht wie mit konventionelleren Modernisten. Seinem Erfolg und Ruhm war diese Flexibilität nicht gerade dienlich: Für die Bopper klang er verdächtig „out“, für die Neutöner irgendwie „old-fashioned“. Nur ein „nervöser Traditionalist ...
