Introducing Eric Kloss

Introducing Eric Kloss is the debut album by saxophonist Eric Kloss which was recorded in 1965 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

AllMusic stated: "And what an introduction. The 16-year-old Eric Kloss joins forces with organist Don Patterson in what is a top-flight date for both of them... Kloss combined with the others in this quartet to produce a hard bop, organ jazz session that stands with the best".

Track listing

All compositions by Eric Kloss, except as noted.

"Close Your Eyes" - 6:45
"Old Folks" - 5:45
"'S 'Bout Time" - 8:05
"That's the Way It Is" - 5:29
"All Blues" - 5:37
"Embraceable You" - 4:30

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on September 1, 1965

Personnel

Eric Kloss - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Don Patterson - organ
Pat Martino - guitar
Billy James - drums