frogmanI have always enjoyed the playing of Booker Ervin, especially with Charles Mingus. I can understand you saying you didn't like his playing initially. He has a very strong tone which to me can border on being harsh to the ear. Somewhat similar to my perception of Jackie McLean on alto, whose tone is strong and I used to perceive as harsh. But both of these players tones make their music very distinctive and they are instantly recognizable.
The two albums you posted also show Ervin's great ability t o tell a story, especially on the songs "Cry Me Not, "A Day To Mourn"& " uranus", and also a sensitivity in his playing despite the strong tone.
The two albums you posted also show Ervin's great ability t o tell a story, especially on the songs "Cry Me Not, "A Day To Mourn"& " uranus", and also a sensitivity in his playing despite the strong tone.