Cracklin'

Cracklin' is an album recorded by American jazz drummer Roy Haynes with tenor saxophonist Booker Ervin and released in July 1963 by Prestige Records. The two tracks written by pianist Ronnie Mathews–"Honeydew" and "Dorian"– were also released on single by the parent Prestige label.

Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating: "Most of drummer Roy Haynes' dates as a leader put the focus on a star soloist... Ervin's unique sound, soulful yet very advanced, is well showcased".

Track listing

 * 1) "Scoochie" (Booker Ervin) – 5:53
 * 2) "Dorian" (Ronnie Mathews) – 6:48
 * 3) "Sketch of Melba" (Randy Weston) – 7:37
 * 4) "Honeydew" (Mathews) – 3:46
 * 5) "Under Paris Skies" (Hubert Giraud) – 7:40
 * 6) "Bad News Blues" (Roy Haynes) – 6:49

Personnel

 * Roy Haynes – drums
 * Booker Ervin – tenor saxophone
 * Ronnie Mathews – piano
 * Larry Ridley – bass