Artist: Earl Bostic
Genre: Jazz
Earl Bostic was an American jazz and R&B alto saxophonist born in 1913, who became one of the most influential saxophonists in R&B and early rock and roll. Bostic's virtuosic playing and showmanship influenced countless saxophonists including John Coltrane and King Curtis. His recordings featured both sophisticated jazz improvisation and exciting R&B honking and screaming techniques. Bostic achieved success with both jazz and R&B audiences, demonstrating that technical virtuosity and popular appeal could coexist. His hits included 'Flamingo' and 'Harlem Nocturne.' Bostic's playing was characterized by technical perfection, emotional intensity, and ability to work across jazz and R&B contexts. He influenced the development of rock and roll saxophone playing. Bostic passed away in 1965. He represents jazz musicians who successfully crossed into R&B and early rock and roll, maintaining musical integrity while achieving commercial success and influencing multiple genres.
Earl Bostic vinyl records (8)
EARL BOSTIC Lets Dance With Earl Bostic (80s US issue of the 1957 12-track LP on King picture sleeve replicating the original albums artwork showing some light foxing to the back of the sleeve. However the vinyl shows little to no signs ofplay K-529) Track Listing: 1. Lover Come Back to Me 2. Merry Widow Waltz 3
£12.00 used
EARL BOSTIC Earl Bostic And His Orchestra (Rare 1955 UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP with intact triangular centre featuring Flamingo Sleep Aint Misbehavin & Moonglow front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little storage wear & the vinyl is excellent with little sign of much play EPV1010)
£14.00 used
EARL BOSTIC Bostic In Harlem (1957 UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP featuring East Of The Sun Sweet Lorraine Harlem Nocturne & Avalon fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal signs of shelfwear and the vinyl remains excellentwith few light surface marks to show for sixty years GEP8637)
£14.00 used
EARL BOSTIC Alto Magic (1958 UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP featuring Jer-On-Imo C Jam Blues Wee-Gee Board and Stairway To The Stars fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal signs of shelfwear and the vinyl remains excellent with few light surface marks GEP8754)
£14.00 used
EARL BOSTIC AND HIS ORCHESTRA Music a la Bostic No. 3 (Late 50s UK 4-track 7 vinyl EP featuring Mambolino Ven-a-mi Off Shore and Cracked Ice fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal signs of shelfwear and the vinylremains excellent with few light surface marks GEP8603)
£14.00 used
EARL BOSTIC The Best Of (1970s UK 10-track stereo LP compilation including Flamingo Deep Purple Moonglow East Of The Sun and Harlem Nocturne fully laminated picture sleeve variant. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Flamingo Deep Purple Always Moonglow Cherokee Liebestraum When Your Lover Has Gone East Of The Sun Beyond The Blue Horizon Harlem Nocturne
£14.00 used
EARL BOSTIC Blows A Fuse (1985 UK Charly R&B 16-track LP compilation glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are Near Mint still in the shop price stickered open shrinkwrap CRB1091) Track Listing: A1 Night Train A2 8.45 Stomp A3 Thats The Groovy Thing A4 Special Delivery Stomp A5 Moonglow A6 Mambostic A7 Earl Blows A Fuse A8 Harlem Nocturne B1 Who Snuck The Wine In The Gravy
£12.00 used
EARL BOSTIC Sax O Boogie (1984 Dutch 16-track vinyl LP compilation recorded between 1949 and 1951 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows faint wear and the vinyl appears barely played OL8007) Track Listing: Bostics Jump Earls Rhumboogie Hot Sauce Boss 8.45 Stomp Bar Fly Baby Bostics Boogie Blues Blip Boogie From Midnight To Dawn Swing Low Sweet Boogie Nay Nay Go Away Sugar Hill Blues Choppin It Down No Name Blues Way Down Dont You Do It Rockin And Reelin
£14.00 used