Elvin Jones has participated in many recording sessions through the years, but this CD is one of the most well-rounded sets he has ever led. The lineup of musicians is very impressive: trumpeter Nicholas Payton, Sonny Fortune on tenor and flute, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, pianist Willie Pickens, bassist Cecil McBee, and vocalist Kevin Mahogany. Everyone plays up to their potential and the material has plenty of variety, ranging from Monk, Ellington, and Strayhorn to a traditional Japanese folk song arranged by Elvin's wife, Keiko ("A Lullaby of Itsugo Village"), two features for Mahogany (a touching version of "Lush Life" and his scat-filled "Bopsy"), and some authentic-sounding R&B (Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come"). Payton, Marsalis, and Fortune are not on every selection, but each have their chance to shine while pianist Willie Pickens is showcased with the trio on a medley of "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" and "Ask Me Now." And as for the drummer, there is still no one around who has captured the sound and spirit of Elvin Jones. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Green Chimneys 6:58
Written-By – Thelonious Monk
2 A Lullaby Of Itsugo Village 6:04
Traditional
Arranged By – Keiko Jones
3 It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing 5:39
Written-By – Duke Ellington
4 Lush Life 6:41
Written-By – Billy Strayhorn
5 Zenzo's Spirit 6:54
Written-By – Keiko Jones
6a A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing
Written-By – Billy Strayhorn
6b Ask Me Now 9:06
Written-By – Thelonious Monk
7 Bopsy 4:18
Written-By – Kevin Mahogany
8 Fatima's Waltz 6:26
Written-By – Keiko Jones
9 A Change Is Gonna Come 5:23
Written-By – Sam Cooke
Credits :
Arranged By – Gene Perla
Bass – Cecil McBee
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Sonny Fortune
Trombone – Delfeayo Marsalis
Trumpet – Nicholas Paytona\Q1Q
Vocals – Kevin Mahogany
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ELVIN JONES — It Don't Mean A Thing ... (1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
ELVIN JONES — Jazz Machine (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless
Tracklist :
1 April 8th 7:03
Composed By – Elvin Jones
2 East Of The Sun 4:06
Composed By – Brooks Bowman
3 Zenzo's Spirit 6:57
Composed By – Keiko Jones
4 A Change Is Gonna Come 5:25
Composed By – Sam Cooke
5 It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing 5:38
Composed By – Duke Ellington
6 Angel Eyes 8:50
Composed By – Matt Dennis
7 Have You Seen Elveen 7:54
Composed By – Nicholas Payton
8 My Romance 6:25
Composed By – Rodgers & Hart
9 A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing/Ask Me Now 9:13
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn, Thelonious Monk
10 Island Birdie 13:02
Composed By – McCoy Tyner
Credits :
Bass – Brad Jones (tracks: 1,2), Cecil McBee (tracks: 3-5,9), Chip Jackson (tracks: 10), George Mraz (tracks: 6,7,8)
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Kent Jordan (tracks: 1,2)
Piano – Willie Pickens (tracks: 1-5,9,10)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Ravi Coltrane (tracks: 1,2,10)
Tenor Saxophone – Javon Jackson (tracks: 1,2,7), Joshua Redman (tracks: 6,7)
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Sonny Fortune (tracks: 3-5,9,10)
Trombone – Delfeayo Marsalis (tracks: 3-5,9)
Trumpet – Nicholas Payton (tracks: 1-5,7,9)
24.7.22
THE MARSALIS FAMILY - A Jazz Celebration (2002) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
Tracklist :
1 Swinging At The Haven 6'56
Written-By – Ellis Marsalis
2 The Surrey With The Fringe On Top 8'01
Written-By – Richard Rodgers / Oscar Hammerstein II
3 Wynton Speaks 0'29
Voice – Wynton Marsalis
4 Cain And Abel 6'13
Written-By – Branford Marsalis
5 Nostalgic Impressions 6'46
Written-By – Ellis Marsalis
6 After 3'52
Written-By – Ellis Marsalis
7 Sultry Serenade 5'14
Written-By – Tyree Glenn
8 Twelve's It 7'50
Written-By – Ellis Marsalis
9 Harry Speaks 0'56
Voice – Harry Connick, Jr.
10 St. James Infirmary 5'27
Trombone – Lucien Barbarin
Written-By – Joe Primrose
11 Struttin' With Some Barbecue 10'02
Written-By – Don Raye, Lillian Hardin Armstrong
Credits :
Bass – Roland Guerin
Drums – Jason Marsalis
Piano – Ellis Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr. (pistas: 8, 10)
Saxophone [Saxophones] – Branford Marsalis
Trombone – Delfeayo Marsalis
Trumpet – Wynton Marsalis
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