Details

Field of Interest

Jazz

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

38 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Hard-Bop

Label

Riverside

Page Count

7

Performer

Elvin Jones, 1927-2004, Thad Jones, 1923-1986, Frank Wess, 1922-, Frank Foster, 1928-, Hank Jones, 1918-2010, Art Davis, 1934-1997

Date Recorded

1962-01-03

Release Date

1995

Review

Drummer Elvin Jones' first full-length album as a leader (reissued on CD in the OJC series) is different than one would expect when it is taken into consideration that he was a member of the fiery John Coltrane Quartet at the time. This sextet session, which also includes his brothers Thad and Hank on cornet and piano in addition to flutist Frank Wess, Frank Foster on tenor, and bassist Art Davis, is straight-ahead with a strong Count Basie feel. Jones is still recognizable on the fairly obscure material (only "You Are Too Beautiful" qualifies as a standard) and shows that he can cook in the fairly conventional setting. All of the musicians are in fine form, and two selections feature the rhythm section as a trio. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Subject

Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Hard-Bop, Hard-Bop

Keywords and Translated Subjects

Hard-Bop