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19.6.24

ELVIN JONES — Going Home (1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

On Elvin Jones' third Enja CD of the 1990s, the legendary drummer continues with the same formula used on his previous recording, Youngblood, with one exception. Jones adds the veteran Chicago pianist Willie Pickens to a group of younger players -- trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonists Javon Jackson and Ravi Coltrane, flutist Kent Jordan, and bassist Brad Jones -- as they perform a program of standards and originals powered by Jones' always dynamic drumming. Never known as a composer, Jones wrote three of the eight compositions on Going Home. "The Shell Game" sounds like a figure Jones would play on the drums; it's a brief melody that serves as a springboard for the soloists. "April 8th" begins with Jones playing a march that quickly develops into an up-tempo burner with a march-like bridge, while the title track is a down-home blues featuring Pickens' piano. "Truth," written by Jones' wife Keiko, begins with a drum solo that develops into a Japanese folk song-like melody, then develops into a finger-poppin' groove. Payton, 19 years old at the time of this recording, shows the promise here that makes him a player to watch in years to come. A welcome addition to Jones' extensive discography. Greg Turner
Tracklist :
1    The Shell Game 12:03
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2    Going Home 4:53
Written-By – Elvin Jones
3    Cross Purpose 3:35
Written-By – Thad Jones
4    You've Changed 8:37
Written-By – B. Carey, C. Fisher
5    Truth 11:52
Written-By – Keiko Jones
6    East Of The Sun 4:00
Written-By – Brooks Bowman
7    In 3/4 Thee 6:36
Written-By – Ravi Coltrane
8    April 8th 6:32
Written-By – Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – Brad Jones
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Kent Jordan
Piano – Willie Pickens
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Ravi Coltrane
Tenor Saxophone – Javon Jackson
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton

14.12.22

ORNETTE COLEMAN & PRIME TIME - Tone Dialing (1995) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Ornette Coleman's first album in several years and first recording for a major label in quite some time features his 1995 version of Prime Time with two guitars, two bassists, son Denardo Coleman on drums and Badal Roy on tables and percussion. In addition the band includes Dave Bryant, Coleman's first keyboardist in decades (although his part is actually fairly minor). The ensembles are funky and quite dense, Coleman really wails on alto (also playing a bit of violin and trumpet) and, despite the inclusion of one obnoxious rap, this free funk set is well worth picking up by open-minded listeners. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Street Blues 4'58
Ornette Coleman
2     Search for Life 7'32
Ornette Coleman
3     Guadalupe 4'10
Ornette Coleman
4     Bach Prelude 5'40
Johann Sebastian Bach
5     Sound Is Everywhere 3'34
Ornette Coleman
6     Miguel's Fortune 6'04
Ornette Coleman
7     La Capella 4'32
Ornette Coleman
8     O.A.C. 3'47
Ornette Coleman
9     If I Knew as Much About You (As You Know About Me) 2'36
Ornette Coleman
10     When Will I See You Again 2'46
Ornette Coleman
11    Kathelin Gray  4'41
Ornette Coleman / Pat Metheny
12     Badal 4'42
Ornette Coleman
13     Tone Dialing 1'45
Ornette Coleman
14     Family Reunion 4'07
Ornette Coleman
15     Local Instinct 2'56
Ornette Coleman
16     Ying Yang 2'56
Ornette Coleman
Credits :    
Acoustic Bass – Bradley Jones
Arranged By – Ornette Coleman
Bass, Keyboards – Chris Walker (tracks: 2)
Electric Bass – Al McDowell
Guitar – Chris Rosenberg, Ken Wessel
Keyboards – Dave Bryant
Lyrics By [Poem Written By] – Ornette Coleman (tracks: 2)
Saxophone, Violin, Trumpet – Ornette Coleman
Tabla [Tablas], Percussion [Percussions] – Badal Roy
Vocals – Moishe Naim (tracks: 2)
Vocals, Written-By [Rhyme Written By] – Avenda "Khadijah" Ali (tracks: 2)

TERRI LYNE CRRINGTON — Jazz is a Spirit (2002) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In the male-dominated jazz genre, this veteran drummer has been happily accepted as one of the guys and has forged a strong touring career (...