In the Land of the Giants is an album by saxophonist Eric Kloss which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "A superior post-bop altoist, the blind Kloss showed that he was able to hold his own with musicians much better-known than himself".

In the Land of the Giants

Track listing

All compositions by Eric Kloss, except as indicated

"Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) - 7:31

"So What" (Miles Davis) - 11:01

"Sock It to Me Socrates" - 5:14

"When Two Lovers Touch" - 5:14

"Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) - 5:33

Personnel

Eric Kloss - alto saxophone

Booker Ervin - tenor saxophone

Jaki Byard - piano

Richard Davis - bass

Alan Dawson - drums

References

1969 albums

Eric Kloss albums

Prestige Records albums

Albums produced by Don Schlitten

In the Land of the Giants