Earl Bostic
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Earl Bostic
With his version of "Flamingo", the saxophonist achieved one of the best-selling rhythm & blues instrumental hits in the USA in 1951. Bostic was mainly active in the 1940s and 1950s and is regarded as an influential musician at the intersection of jazz, rhythm & blues, and later rock’n’roll. His recordings are characterised by virtuosic alto saxophone playing and catchy arrangements.
Earl Bostic – background & discography
Between the late 1940s and early 1960s, Earl Bostic released numerous singles and albums that were particularly successful in the American rhythm & blues market. In addition to "Flamingo", his best-known recordings include titles such as "Harlem Nocturne" and "Temptation". Many productions appeared on King Records, a formative label for African American music of the time. Bostic’s arrangements and sound influenced both jazz and rock musicians. Even today, his records are sought after not only by jazz and R&B collectors.
Earl Bostic on vinyl in our shop
The selection includes various formats from different creative periods of Earl Bostic, with meets Bill Doggett UK 10" Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi), Cocktails for two/ When your lover has gone (Schellack) and I'm getting sentimental over you/ Seven steps Schellack 78 rpm (Schellack), including a UK pressing and two classic shellac singles.
Even for listeners who want to discover Bostic’s music for the first time, the records on offer provide an introduction to the work of a style-defining saxophonist of the post-war era.
- Genre: Rhythm & Blues, Jazz
- Origin: USA
- Active: 1940s–1960s
- Notable: Releases on King Records, influence on jazz and rock musicians
