Booker 'n' Brass


Booker 'n' Brass is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1967 for the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 3½ stars and stated: "To hear Booker Ervin as the leading solo voice on a recording with a larger ensemble is a treat, not only for his fans, but for those interested in modern big-band sounds grown from the bop era that are flavored with urban blues".

Track listing

  1. "East Dallas Special" - 4:37
  2. "Salt Lake City" - 4:22
  3. "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans?" - 4:28
  4. "L.A. After Dark" - 5:03
  5. "Kansas City" - 3:00
  6. "Baltimore Oriole" - 4:42
  7. "Harlem Nocturne" - 4:18
  8. "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" - 4:13
  9. "St. Louis Blues" - 4:11
  10. "L.A. After Dark" - 5:08 Bonus track on CD reissue
  11. "L.A. After Dark" - 5:05 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel