The Quest is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron, released by the New Jazz in July 1962. It was recorded in June 1961, with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin.Mal Waldron discography accessed February 21, 2011 Some reissues of the album have appeared under Eric Dolphy's name.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated that "the complex music (which falls between hard bop and the avant-garde) is successfully interpreted. Worth checking out".
Track listing All compositions by Mal Waldron "Status Seeking" — 8:52 "Duquility" — 4:09 "Thirteen" — 4:42 "We Diddit" — 4:23 "Warm Canto" — 5:37 "Warp and Woof" — 5:36 "Fire Waltz" — 7:58
Personnel Mal Waldron – piano Eric Dolphy – alto saxophone, clarinet Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone Ron Carter – cello Joe Benjamin – double bass Charlie Persip – drums
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