Cracklin'


Cracklin' is an album recorded by American jazz drummer Roy Haynes with tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin and released in July 1963 by Prestige Records.
The two tracks written by pianist Ronnie Mathews–"Honeydew" and "Dorian"– were also released on single by the parent Prestige label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating: "Most of drummer Roy Haynes' dates as a leader put the focus on a star soloist... Ervin's unique sound, soulful yet very advanced, is well showcased".

Track listing

  1. "Scoochie" – 5:53
  2. "Dorian" – 6:48
  3. "Sketch of Melba" – 7:37
  4. "Honeydew" – 3:46
  5. "Under Paris Skies" – 7:40
  6. "Bad News Blues" – 6:49

Personnel