Prestige captures Ervin in a classic 1967 quartet setting, digging deep into blues structures with an inimitable intensity. This album showcases his characteristic raw tone and passionate improvisations.
- Recorded on January 27, 1967, at the Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album features pianist/organist Ronnie Mathews, bassist Albert Heath, and drummer Billy Higgins.
- The Prestige label was founded by Bob Weinstock and known for its extensive catalog of jazz recordings.
Booker Ervin was a tenor saxophonist from Atlanta, known for his powerful, blues-drenched style that bridged hard bop and soul jazz. By 1967, he was a respected figure in jazz, having already released several albums for labels like Bethlehem and Candid.
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