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Anyone, critic or fan, who says Eric Dolphy is "uncontrolled" or a "showoff" is unfamiliar with modern jazz or an idiot. Dolphy was one the of the greatest reed players with a unique ability to express tonal color in his playing. John Coltrane held Eric Dolphy in the highest regard. He wept when he learned of Eric's death. Robert Baird: to even mention this (and perpetuate it) indicates you must believe this to some extent.