The Song Book


The Song Book is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1964 for the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated " Ervin and his quartet come up with fresh interpretations of the warhorses. Booker Ervin never sounded like anyone else".

Track listing

  1. "The Lamp Is Low" - 7:16
  2. "Come Sunday" - 5:39
  3. "All the Things You Are" - 5:21
  4. "Just Friends" - 5:56
  5. "Yesterdays" - 7:44
  6. "Love Is Here to Stay" - 6:27

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