The Space Book

1965 studio album by Booker Ervin

The Space Book is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin featuring performances recorded in 1964 for the Prestige label,^[2] with his quartet including Jaki Byard on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Alan Dawson on drums.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "This CD is a fine example of Booker Ervin's unique style".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Booker Ervin except as noted

1. "Number Two" - 8:18
2. "I Can't Get Started" (Vernon Duke, Ira Gershwin) - 9:40
3. "Mojo" - 10:29
4. "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 7:09

Personnel

• Booker Ervin - tenor saxophone
• Jaki Byard - piano
• Richard Davis - bass
• Alan Dawson - drums

References

1. Billboard November 6, 1965
2. Booker Ervin discography, accessed February 3, 2011.
3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed February 3, 2011.
4. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 72. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
5. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 449. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.