Elvin Jones - Mr. Jones (1972) [2013 BNLA Series 24-bit Remaster] CD-Rip

In 1968, after six years with the seminal John Coltrane Quartet, the mighty drummer Elvin Jones signed with Blue Note Records, releasing 10 fantastic albums, including 1972's Mr. Jones. Features saxophonists Dave Liebman, Steve Grossman and Pepper Adams, Thad Jones on flugelhorn and bassist Gene Perla. The music delves into expansive post-bop with Latin influences and includes an impassioned version of Tadd Dameron's ballad, "Soultrane," in dedication to Coltrane.


Tracks:

01 - One's Native Place
02 - GEE GEE
03 - Mr. Jones
04 - What's Up - That's It
05 - Soultrane
06 - New Breed

Personnel:

Elvin Jones - drums
Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
Steve Grossman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Jan Hammer - piano, electric piano
Gene Perla - bass, electric bass
Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas
Frank Ippolito - percussion
Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
Thad Jones - flugelhorn
Albert Duffy - timpani