Today, the Spotlight shines On author Jonathon Grasse. His new book, Jazz Revolutionary, traces Eric Dolphy’s journey from the clubs of 1940s Los Angeles to his groundbreaking work in New York’s avant-garde jazz scene.

Eric Dolphy’s revolutionary voice in jazz was silenced far too soon. He was an artist who pushed the boundaries of what was possible on alto sax, flute, and bass clarinet, collaborating with giants like John Coltrane and Charles Mingus before his tragic death in 1964 at the age of 36. Jonathan’s intimate portrait reveals the innovative musician and the gracious human being remembered by those who knew him.

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Dig Deeper

• Purchase Jonathon Grasse’s Jazz Revolutionary: The Life & Music of Eric Dolphy from Jawbone Press, Bookshop, Powell’s, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon
• Best Eric Dolphy Tracks: 20 Free Jazz Essentials
• Richard Brody on How Eric Dolphy Sparked My Love of Jazz
• Charles Mingus and Eric Dolphy - Syncopated Justice
• John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy Answer the Jazz Critics
• Jonathon Grasse on Eric Dolphy (The Music Book Podcast)
• Dig into this episode’s complete show notes at spotlightonpodcast.com

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