The In Between (album)
# The In Between (album)

The In Between is an album by American jazz saxophonist Booker Ervin recorded in 1968 and released on the Blue Note label.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4 stars and stated "The music rarely reaches avant-garde territory -- instead, it's edgy, volatile hard bop that comes from the mind as much as the soul... The result is a satisfying, cerebral set of adventurous hard bop that finds Booker Ervin at a creative peak".

Richard Cook and Brian Morton of The Penguin Guide to Jazz gave the album a three-star rating (of a possible four), noting that "unlike some other figures on the [Blue Note] label, Ervin seemed determined to show that there was still considerable mileage in hard bop, without needing to head off into 'the avant-garde'. In consequence, these half-dozen taut originals are every bit as challenging as the free jazz of the time, and commanded exceptional musicianship from a relatively obscure group."

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

## Track listing

All compositions by Booker Ervin

* "The In Between" - 7:43
* "The Muse" - 7:17
* "Mour" - 5:59
* "Sweet Pea" - 5:36
* "Largo" - 6:27
* "Tyra" - 7:29

## Personnel

* Booker Ervin - tenor saxophone, flute
* Richard Williams - trumpet (tracks 1-4 & 6)
* Bobby Few - piano
* Cevera Jeffries - bass
* Lenny McBrowne - drums
