Out Front (album)

Out Front is an album by American jazz trumpeter Booker Little featuring performances recorded in 1961 for the Candid label.

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".

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 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 - bass
 * Max Roach - drums, timpani, vibraphone