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
5 Earl Bostic new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
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