Gongs East!


Gongs East! is an album by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton's Quintet. It was recorded in 1958 and released on the Warner Bros. label. the album features some of the earliest recordings of Eric Dolphy.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Dolphy has quite a few short solos on this rewarding music... Recommended."

Track listing

  1. "Beyond the Blue Horizon" - 2:59
  2. "Where I Live" - 2:57
  3. "Gongs East" - 5:04
  4. "I Gave My Love a Cherry" - 4:03
  5. "Good Grief, Dennis" - 3:17
  6. "Long Ago (and Far Away)" - 3:04
  7. "Tuesday at Two" - 3:59
  8. "Nature by Emerson" - 4:48
  9. "Far East" - 4:38
  10. "Passion Flower" - 3:04

Personnel