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Recorded in 1960 at Rudy Van Gelder's studio, Far Cry captures Eric Dolphy at a creative crossroads, moving beyond bebop and foreshadowing his avant-garde explorations. Featuring his first recorded collaboration with trumpet prodigy Booker Little, the album pairs bold originals with striking interpretations, all played by a quintet of future legends. This edition includes the complete original LP along with two bonus tracks from the same period, offering a fuller picture of Dolphy's visionary artistry during this formative moment. Album Tracks 1. Mrs. Parker of K.C. (Bird's Mother) - 8 00 2. Ode to Charlie Parker - 8 42 3. Far Cry - 3 53 4. Serene - 6 37 * 5. Miss Ann - 4 15 6. Left Alone - 6 40 7. Tenderly - 4 18 8. It's Magic - 5 38 9. Feather - 5 00 *
