Out Front

For the Jaki Byard album, see Out Front!

Out Front
Studio album by Booker Little
Released	1961
Recorded	March 17 & April 4, 1961
Genre	Jazz
Length	43:33
Label	Candid
Producer	Nat Hentoff
Booker Little chronology
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Out Front is an album by American jazz trumpeter Booker Little featuring performances recorded in 1961 for the Candid label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and stated "His seven now-obscure originals (several of which deserve to be revived) are challenging for the soloists and there are many strong moments during these consistently challenging and satisfying performances".^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Booker Little

1. "We Speak" - 6:47
2. "Strength and Sanity" - 6:18
3. "Quiet Please" - 8:11
4. "Moods in Free Time" - 5:45
5. "Man of Words" - 4:52
6. "Hazy Blues" - 6:42
7. "A New Day" - 5:31

• Recorded at Nola's Penthouse Studios in New York City on March 17, 1961 (tracks 1, 3 & 7) and April 4, 1961 (tracks 2 & 4-6).

Personnel

• Booker Little - trumpet
• Julian Priester - trombone
• Eric Dolphy - alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
• Don Friedman - piano
• Art Davis (tracks 1, 3 & 7), Ron Carter (tracks 2 & 4-6) - bass
• Max Roach - drums, timpani, vibraphone

References