BARRY HARRIS TRIO — Preminado (1961-1990) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This CD reissue (a straight reissue of the original Riverside LP) features the great bop pianist Barry Harris in a trio with bassist Joe Benjamin and drummer Elvin Jones. Jones in particular pushes the pianist, and this fine set has many strong moments, including strong versions of "My Heart Stood Still," Harris' original title cut and "What Is This Thing Called Love"; in addition, Barry Harris takes "I Should Care" as an unaccompanied solo. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    My Heart Stood Still    6:31
 Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
2    Preminado    5:30
 Barry Harris
3    I Should Care    3:33
 Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
4    There's No One But You    4:06
 A. H. C. Croom-Johnson / Austen Croom / Redd Evans
5    One Down    4:35
 Barry Harris
6    It's The Talk Of The Town    5:03
 Jerry Livingston / Al J. Neiburg / Marty Symes
7    Play, Carol, Play    4:11
 Barry Harris
8    What Is This Thing Called Love    4:05
 Cole Porter
Credits :
Bass – Joe Benjamin
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Barry Harris

ELVIN JONES — The Complete Blue Note Elvin Jones Sessions (2000) 8CD BOX-SET | Limited Edition | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This limited-edition eight-disc set combines all of Elvin Jones' Blue Note recordings from April 1968 through July 1973. This 65-track set contains the LPs Puttin It Together, Ultimate Elvin Jones, Poly-Currents, Coalition, Genesis, Merry Go Round, Live at the Lighthouse, Mr. Jones, and The Prime Element. Jones makes his presence as a band leader undeniable on these sessions allowing the musicians to stretch out while directing the evolution of the pieces. The closest comparison would be to Art Blakey; Jones was a band leader, drum master, and someone who knew instinctively who would fit in his bands, whether it was a wide range of established jazz veterans or some that would go on to achieve that status. Some of this is quite adventurous and, while certainly not taking the extreme direction of John Coltrane's group after Jones and McCoy Tyner left it, moments of this modal hard bop music approach that level of intensity. Al Campbell 
All Tracks & Credits :

ELVIN JONES — Elvin! (1962-1995) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Elvin Jones' first full-length album as a leader 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
Tracklist :
1    Lady Luck 6:19
Written-By – Wess, Jones
2    Buzz-At 6:31
Written-By – Thad Jones
3    Shadowland 4:06
Written-By – Sara Cassey
4    Pretty Brown 3:30
Written-By – Ernie Wilkins
5    Ray-El 8:03
Written-By – Thad Jones
6    Four And Six 5:01
Written-By – Oliver Nelson
7    You Are Too Beautiful 4:20
Written-By – Rodgers-Hart
Credits :
Bass – Art Davis
Cornet – Thad Jones (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute – Frank Wess (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7)
Piano – Hank Jones
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: 1 to 3, 5)

ELVIN JONES | JIMMY GARRISON SEXTET ft. McCOY TYNER — Illumination! (1965-2017) RM | Serie Impulse! Master Sessions | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The second album by Elvin Jones as sole title rights leader (excluding the co-op ensemble that recorded the stunning and essential progressive jazz icon Illumination!) has the drummer sounding more like a backup musician, as he claims no compositional duties or noticeable solo space. In fact, this is one of the very best albums in the career of alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano, who occupies the bulk of lead lines and improvising responsibilities. He's so up-front, and on an instrument that is not John Coltrane's main instrument -- the tenor sax -- that the title is also a bit of a misnomer. The value of Jones as a bandleader lies in his concept of using fellow Detroiter Sir Roland Hanna or brother Hank Jones on selected tracks, or in the case of three tracks, no pianist. Bassist Richard Davis rounds out this truly brilliant ensemble of burgeoning mid-'60s jazz stars, who play an enticing collection of standards, bop, compositions of Bob Hammer, and originals from several modern sources. A stone cold bebopper and Charlie Parker devotee at the time of this recording. Mariano is the standout performer. He swings easily but mightily on the title track paralleling Coltrane's "Milestones," stretches the Charles Mingus evergreen "Reincarnation of a Lovebird" (titled here as "Love Bird"), and pulls out all the stops with Hank Jones during an only slightly flawed (they miss two notes) version of the tricky "Anthropology." They tack a calypso beat onto Duke Ellington's "Fantazm" in a playful, modern dress, and stroll on the quirky Hammer composition "That Five-Four Bag" as an offshoot retort to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five." The three tracks sans piano include a walking version of "Everything Happens to Me"; the ballad "Smoke Rings," where the band excepting Mariano is relaxed; and Frank Sinatra's "This Love of Mine," where the emotive saxophonist dips into humor, even a bit ribald. The variety from cut to cut is engaging, and there's nothing over the top, even the drumming of Elvin Jones. With the musicality at a high level, Dear John C. needs revisiting by drumming students and jazz fans to note how teamwork, shared values, and held-in-check dynamics benefit the overall quality of music. It seems this recording is underrated when over time it should never be. Dear John C. is deserving of an excellent rating. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1    Nuttin' Out Jones    5:32
 Prince Lasha
2    Oriental Flower    3:45
 McCoy Tyner
3    Half And Half    6:21
 Charles Davis
4    Aborigine Dance In Scotland    4:09
 Sonny Simmons
5    Gettin' On Way    5:12
 Jimmy Garrison
6    Just Us Blues    5:54
 Charles Davis
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, English Horn – Sonny Simmons
Baritone Saxophone – Charles Davis
Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Clarinet, Flute – Prince Lasha
Drums – Elvin Jones
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – McCoy Tyner

ELVIN JONES — And Then Again (1965-2017) RM | SHM-CD Limited Edition | Serie Jazz Masters Collection 1200 – 10 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Azan 3:38
Charles Davis / Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
2    All Deliberate Speed 7:35
Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
3    Elvin Elpus 5:52
Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
4    Soon After 3:35
Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
5    Forever Summer 4:04
Thad Jones / Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
6    Len Sirrah 3:42
Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
7    And Then Again 6:21
Elvin Jones / Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Charles Davis
Bass – Art Davis, Paul Chambers
Cornet – Thad Jones
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Don Friedman, Hank Jones
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Frank Wess
Trombone – Hunt Peters
Arranged By, Conductor – Melba Liston

ELVIN JONES — Dear John C. (1965) Two Version (1990, RM | Serie Impulse! CD Collection II) + (2011, SACD Hybrid | Serie Impulse! Reissues) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The second album by Elvin Jones as sole title rights leader (excluding the co-op ensemble that recorded the stunning and essential progressive jazz icon Illumination!) has the drummer sounding more like a backup musician, as he claims no compositional duties or noticeable solo space. In fact, this is one of the very best albums in the career of alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano, who occupies the bulk of lead lines and improvising responsibilities. He's so up-front, and on an instrument that is not John Coltrane's main instrument -- the tenor sax -- that the title is also a bit of a misnomer. The value of Jones as a bandleader lies in his concept of using fellow Detroiter Sir Roland Hanna or brother Hank Jones on selected tracks, or in the case of three tracks, no pianist. Bassist Richard Davis rounds out this truly brilliant ensemble of burgeoning mid-'60s jazz stars, who play an enticing collection of standards, bop, compositions of Bob Hammer, and originals from several modern sources. A stone cold bebopper and Charlie Parker devotee at the time of this recording. Mariano is the standout performer. He swings easily but mightily on the title track paralleling Coltrane's "Milestones," stretches the Charles Mingus evergreen "Reincarnation of a Lovebird" (titled here as "Love Bird"), and pulls out all the stops with Hank Jones during an only slightly flawed (they miss two notes) version of the tricky "Anthropology." They tack a calypso beat onto Duke Ellington's "Fantazm" in a playful, modern dress, and stroll on the quirky Hammer composition "That Five-Four Bag" as an offshoot retort to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five." The three tracks sans piano include a walking version of "Everything Happens to Me"; the ballad "Smoke Rings," where the band excepting Mariano is relaxed; and Frank Sinatra's "This Love of Mine," where the emotive saxophonist dips into humor, even a bit ribald. The variety from cut to cut is engaging, and there's nothing over the top, even the drumming of Elvin Jones. With the musicality at a high level, Dear John C. needs revisiting by drumming students and jazz fans to note how teamwork, shared values, and held-in-check dynamics benefit the overall quality of music. It seems this recording is underrated when over time it should never be. Dear John C. is deserving of an excellent rating. Michael G. Nastos
Tracklist :
1    Dear John C. 3:54
Composed By – Bob Hammer, Bob Thiele
2    Smoke Rings 3:39
Composed By – H. Eugene Gifford, Ned Washington
3    Love Bird 3:46
Composed By – Charles Mingus
4    Feeling Good 4:04
Composed By – Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
5    Anthropology 4:10
Composed By – Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie
6    This Love Of Mine 4:20
Composed By – Frank Sinatra, Hank Sanicola, Sol Parker
7    Fantazm 3:55
Composed By – Duke Ellington
8    Ballade 5:17
Composed By – Bob Hammer
9    Everything Happens To Me 5:48
Composed By – Matt Dennis, Tom Adair
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Charlie Mariano
Bass – Richard Davis
Drums – Elvin Jones
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – Hank Jones, Roland Hanna

ELVIN JONES — Midnight Walk (1966-2012) RM | Limited Edition | Serie Jazz Best Collection 1000 – 3 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Midnight Walk 3:30
Composed By – Arif Mardin
2    Lycra Too ? 4:50
Composed By – Stephen James
3    Tintiyana 5:45
Composed By – Dollar Brand
4    H.M. On F.M. 5:00
Composed By – Hank Mobley
5    Cross Purpose 6:00
Composed By – Thad Jones
6    All Of Us 6:25
Composed By – Thad Jones
7    The Juggler 4:30
Composed By – Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – Donald Moore
Drums – Elvin Jones
Electric Piano – Steve James (tracks: 2 to 4, 7)
Percussion – George Abend (tracks: 1, 5, 6)
Piano – Dollar Brand
Tenor Saxophone – Hank Mobley
Trumpet – Thad Jones

ELVIN JONES AND RICHARD DAVIS — Heavy Sounds (1968-1999) RM | Serie Impulse! Master Sessions | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This Impulse! session co-led by drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Richard Davis finds the pair joined by tenor saxophonist Frank Foster and pianist Billy Green. The quartet performs an erratic but generally interesting set of music including "Shiny Stockings," Foster's funky "Raunchy Rita," and "Elvin's Guitar Blues"; the latter briefly features Jones making his first and only appearance on guitar. The music is essentially advanced hard bop but is not all that essential. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Raunchy Rita    11:32
 Frank Foster
2    Shiny Stockings    5:10
 Frank Foster
3    M. E.    2:37
 Billy Green / Billy Greene
4    Summertime 11:35
Composed By – Dubose & Dorothy Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
5    Elvin's Guitar Blues 3:25
 Elvin Jones
Guitar [Intro] – Elvin Jones
6    Here's That Rainy Day 7:02
Composed By – Jimmy Van Heusen And Johnny Burke
Credits :
Bass – Richard Davis
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Billy Greene (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6)
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6)

ELVIN JONES — The Ultimate (1968-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is one of Joe Farrell's finest recordings. Switching between tenor, soprano and flute, Farrell had to be good because he was joined in the pianoless trio by bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. The group performs two standards, three Garrison originals and one by Farrell; it is a tossup as to who takes honors. Farrell is in consistently creative form but Garrison's occasional solos and Jones's polyrhythmic accompaniment are also noteworthy. This LP is long overdue to reappear on CD. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    In The Truth 5:04
Written-By – Joe Farrell
2    What Is This? 7:07
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
3    Ascendant 5:13
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
4    Yesterdays (From The Musical Production "Roberta") 5:37
Written-By – Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach
5    Sometimes Joie 10:37
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
6    We'll Be Together Again 3:05
Written-By – Carl T. Fischer, Frankie Laine
Credits :
Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 6)
Recorded By [Recording By] – Rudy Van Gelder
Soprano Saxophone – Joe Farrell (tracks: 2, 3)
Tenor Saxophone – Joe Farrell (tracks: 1, 4, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Live At The Village Vanguard (1968-1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

In what was probably the first recording by drummer Elvin Jones' working group (and one of his first after the death of John Coltrane), the focus is very much on tenor saxophonist George Coleman. The trio (which also includes bassist Wilbur Little) stretches out on Coleman's "By George," "Laura," and "You Don't Know What Love Is," and is joined by trumpeter Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson for a 15-minute version of "Mister Jones." The music is very much in the late-'50s/early-'60s modal vein of Coltrane, and although rather brief, the playing here is excellent and reasonably exploratory. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    M.C.    0:31
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2    By George 7:06
Written-By – George Coleman
3    Laura 12:00
Written-By – David Raskin
4    Mister Jones 15:05
Written-By – Keiko Jones
5    You Don't Know What Love Is 6:57
Written-By – Don Raye, Gene DePaul
6    M.C. 0:37
Written-By – Elvin Jones
Credits :
Bass – Wilbur Little
Drums – Elvin Jones
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman
Trumpet – Marvin 'Hannibal' Peterson (tracks: 4)

THE NEW ELVIN JONES TRIO — Puttin' It Together (1968-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Limited Edition | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Joe Farrell (heard on tenor, soprano, and flute) did some of his finest playing while with drummer Elvin Jones' trio during 1968-1969. Joined by bassist Jimmy Garrison (in one of his first post-Coltrane recordings), Farrell really digs into group originals, obscurities, "For Heaven's Sake," and Jimmy Heath's "Gingerbread Boy." With Jones pushing him and Garrison sounding quite advanced, Farrell was consistently inspired to play at the peak of his creativity. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Reza 7:12
Written-By – Edu Lobo, Ruy Guerra
2    Sweet Little Maia 7:47
Written-By – Jimmy Garrison
3    Keiko's Birthday March 6:50
Written-By – Elvin Jones
4    Village Greene 5:08
Written-By – William Greene
5    Jay-Ree 3:48
Written-By – Joe Farrell
6    For Heaven's Sake 5:04
Written-By – Don Meyer, Elise Bretton, Sherman Edwards
7    Ginger Bread Boy 5:10
Written-By – Jimmy Heath
Credits :
Bass – Jimmy Garrison
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo Flute – Joe Farrell

ELVIN JONES — Poly-Currents (1969-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Poly-Currents features drummer Elvin Jones leading a sextet full of notables, who include the underrated tenor great George Coleman; Joe Farrell on tenor, flute, and English horn; baritonist Pepper Adams; bassist Wilbur Little, and Candido on congas. They stretch out on group originals highlighted by "Mr. Jones" and "Whew." In addition, flutist Fred Tompkins teams up with Farrell's flute, Little, and Jones on his own "Yes." Advanced modal hard bop with all of the musicians playing in top form. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Agenda 13:50
Written-By – E. Jones
2    Agappe Love 5:52
Written-By – J. Farrell
3    Mr. Jones 7:35
Written-By – K. Jones
4    Yes 2:22
Written-By – F. Tompkins
5    Whew 9:33
Written-By – W. Little
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 1 to 3)
Bass – Wilbur Little
Bass Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 4)
Congas – Candido Camero (tracks: 1 to 3)
Drums – Elvin Jones
English Horn – Joe Farrell (tracks: 1)
Flute – Fred Tompkins (tracks: 4), Joe Farrell (tracks: 2)
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 3, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Coalition (1971-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note, The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Elvin Jones' Blue Note sessions have long been underrated, partly because the label itself was declining during the era and also partly due to the rise of the avant-garde and fusion, which overshadowed Jones' passionate and advanced hard bop. In 1970, Elvin's band consisted of George Coleman and Frank Foster on tenors (Foster also plays bass clarinet on one number), bassist Wilbur Little, Candido on conga, and the drummer/leader. This was a particularly creative and often intense ensemble, attached to the hard bop tradition but always looking forward. On four group originals (including Coleman's "5/4 Thing") and "Yesterdays," the quintet generates a lot of heat, with the contrast between the tones of Coleman and Foster making this album (not yet reissued on CD) of particular interest. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Shinjitu 7:38
Composed By – K. Jones
2    Yesterdays 10:57
Composed By – J. Kern, O. Harbach
3    5/4 Thing 5:25
Composed By – G. Coleman
4    Ural Stradania 8:27
Composed By – F. Foster
5    Simone 6:29
Composed By – F. Foster
Credits :
Alto Clarinet – Frank Foster (tracks: 1)
Bass – Wilbur Little
Congas – Candido (tracks: 1, 3 to 5)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tambourine – Candido (tracks: 1)
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: 2 to 5), George Coleman

ELVIN JONES — Merry Go Round (1972-2010) RM | Limited Edition | Serie Blue Note Best & More 1100 Encore – 178 | 24bits-192Hz | FLAC (tracks), lossless

Inexcusably, there are no date or personnel listings on this LP from Blue Note's declining years, but the music is generally quite worthwhile, if a bit eclectic. The personnel changes throughout the session, despite all the performances being apparently recorded on the same day. The great drummer Elvin Jones is joined by the reeds of David Liebman, Steve Grossman and Joe Farrell; baritonist Pepper Adams is also on two numbers, keyboardists Chick Corea and Jan Hammer generally alternate (although they both appear on a few tunes together), guitarist Yoshiaki Masuo has guest appearances on two songs, and most selections include bassist Gene Perla and percussionist Don Alias. The group mostly plays concise versions of band originals, including Corea's classic "La Fiesta." An interesting set, but Elvin Jones has recorded many more rewarding albums. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    'Round Town 3:25
Composed By – Gene Perla
Soloist – David Liebman, Steve Grossman
2    Brite Piece 4:46
Composed By – David Liebman
Soloist – David Liebman, Jan Hammer
3    Lungs 2:22
Composed By – Jan Hammer
Soloist – Jan Hammer
4    A Time For Love 4:48
Composed By – Joe Farrell
Soloist – Chick Corea, Joe Farrell
5    Tergiversation 3:26
Composed By – Art Wiggens, Gene Perla
Soloist – Chick Corea, Jan Hammer
6    La Fiesta 6:05
Composed By – Chick Corea
Soloist – Chick Corea, Joe Farrell
7    The Children's Merry-Go-Round March 2:47
Composed By – Keiko Jones
Soloist – Elvin Jones
8    Who's Afraid... 4:21
Composed By – Frank Foster
Credits :
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass [Fender] – Gene Perla
Alto Clarinet – Frank Foster (tracks: 8)
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 7)
Congas – Don Alias (tracks: 1, 3, 5, 6)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flute – Joe Farrell (tracks: 4, 7)
Guitar – Yoshiaki Masuo (tracks: 1, 4)
Piano, Electric Piano – Chick Corea (tracks: 4, 5, 6)
Piano, Electric Piano, Glockenspiel – Jan Hammer (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7)
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 1, 2, 6 to 8), Joe Farrell (tracks: 2, 6, 8)
Tenor Saxophone – Steve Grossman (tracks: 1, 2, 6, 7)

ELVIN JONES — Genesis (1971-2014) RM | SHM-CD | Serie Blue Note The Masterworks | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The graphics are kind of dull on this late-period Blue Note LP, but the music is anything but boring. Elvin Jones' band had expanded during 1969-1971 from a pianoless trio to a three-horn quintet. With Dave Liebman and the returning Joe Farrell on tenor and soprano and Frank Foster contributing some tenor, alto flute, and bass clarinet (bassist Gene Perla completes the group), it would not be an overstatement to call this a powerful unit. On five originals by bandmembers (best known is Jones' "Three Card Molly"), the musicians take long, heated solos that straddle the boundary between hard bop and the avant-garde. Their album has plenty of invigorating music. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :
1    P.P. Phoenix 5:01
Written-By – Gene Perla
2    For All The Other Times 10:06
Written-By – Gene Perla
3    Slumber 5:32
Written-By – Dave Liebman
4    Three Card Molly 8:27
Written-By – Elvin Jones
5    Cecilia Is Love 10:09
Written-By – Frank Foster
Credits :
Alto Flute – Frank Foster (tracks: 1)
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Soprano Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 4)
Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 1 to 4), Frank Foster (tracks: 2, 4, 5), Joe Farrell (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5)

ELVIN JONES — Live At The Lighthouse Vol.1 (1972-2013) RM | Limited Edition | Serie BNLA 999 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Drummer Elvin Jones' 45th birthday (September 9, 1972) was a good excuse to record his group of the period. The results were originally released as a double-LP and have been reissued as two CDs with over an hour of new music added. Jones' pianoless quartet features two masterful saxophonists (both doubling on tenor and soprano) who at the time sounded very close to John Coltrane. Dave Liebman and Steve Grossman were among the first young saxophonists not closely associated with Coltane who used his style as a starting point in their search for their own musical identities. Their high-powered and sometimes rowdy flights are consistently stimulating. With Gene Perla's alert, sensitive, and inventive bass holding the unit together, Elvin Jones was able to play as free as he desired. The first volume (taken from three sets at the Lighthouse) has six fiery selections, four of which were previously unreleased. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Introduction: Bill Chappell / Announcer: Rick Holmes    1:42
2    Fancy Free 21:05
Written-By – Donald Byrd
3    New Breed 12:04
Written-By – David Liebman
4    Small One 7:08
Written-By – David Liebman
5    Sambra 13:10
Written-By – Gene Perla
6    My Ship 8:51
Written-By – I. Gershwin, K. Weill
7    Taurus People 6:15
Written-By – Steve Grossman
8    For All Those Other Times / Announcement 4:43
Written-By – Gene Perla
Credits :
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute – Dave Liebman (tracks: 4, 6)
Soprano Saxophone – Dave Liebman (tracks: 2), Steve Grossman (tracks: 4)
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Liebman (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 8), Steve Grossman (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 8)

ELVIN JONES — Live At The Lighthouse Vol.2 (1973-2013) RM | Limited Edition | Serie BNLA 999 | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The second of two CDs featuring music recorded at the Lighthouse during a marathon session is the equal of the first. Greatly expanded from the original two-LP set, this disc has a pair of selections from the two-fer ("Sweet Mama" and "The Children, Save the Children") and three performances ("I'm a Fool to Want You," "Britt Piece," and the 28-and-a-half-minute "Children's Merry-Go-Round") that were previously unreleased at the time of this 1990 package. Dave Liebman (on tenor and soprano) is heard in one of his finest pre-Miles Davis recordings; the young tenor Steve Grossman keeps up with him, and bassist Gene Perla acts as a bridge between the fiery saxophonists and explosive drummer Elvin Jones. Exciting and adventurous music that stretches the boundaries of modal hard bop jazz. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Introduction / Happy Birthday Greeting 0:52
Written-By – M.J. Hill, P.S. Hill
2    Sweet Mama 15:29
Written-By – Gene Perla
3    I'm A Fool To Want You 11:33
Written-By – F. Sinatra, J. Wolf, J. Herron
4    The Children, Save The Children 7:59
Written-By – Don Garcia
5    Brite Piece 13:17
Written-By – David Liebman
6    The Children's Merry-Go-Round March 28:28
Written-By – Keiko Jones
Credits :
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Flute – Dave Liebman (tracks: 6)
Soprano Saxophone – Dave Liebman (tracks: 4 to 6), Steve Grossman (tracks: 5)
Tenor Saxophone – Dave Liebman (tracks: 2, 3, 6), Steve Grossman (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)

ELVIN JONES — Mr. Jones (1973-2013) RM | Serie BNLA 999 Encore | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    One's Native Place 6:17
Written-By – Keiko Jones
2    Gee Gee 5:45
Written-By – Gene Perla
3    Mr. Jones 7:35
Written-By – Keiko Jones
4    What's Up-That's It 5:40
Written-By – Gene Perla
5    Soultrane 6:12
Written-By – Tadd Dameron
6    New Breed 6:55
Written-By – David Liebman
Credits :
Acoustic Bass – Gene Perla (tracks: 1, 4 to 6)
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams (tracks: 3)
Bass – Wilbur Little (tracks: 3)
Congas – Carlos "Patato" Valdes (tracks: 1, 2, 4 to 6)
Drums – Elvin Jones
Electric Bass – Gene Perla (tracks: 2)
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Flugelhorn – Thad Jones (tracks: 1, 2)
Flute – David Liebman (tracks: 1)
Percussion – Candido Camero* (tracks: 3), Frank Ippolito (tracks: 1, 4, 5)
Piano – Jan Hammer (tracks: 1, 2, 4)
Soprano Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 4), Steve Grossman (tracks: 1)
Tenor Saxophone – David Liebman (tracks: 2, 6), George Coleman (tracks: 3), Joe Farrell (tracks: 3), Steve Grossman (tracks: 2, 4 to 6)
Timpani – Albert Duffy (tracks: 1, 5)

ELVIN JONES — At This Point In Time (1973-1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This 1973 album features the legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones in a rather unique musical setting. Joined by a large band (not to be mistaken with what is known in jazz as a "big band"), Jones knocks down the walls that separate jazz from rock, jazz from avant garde, and jazz from the generic "jam band" music that blossomed in the 1960's. That said, Jones' group consists of three saxophonists, a guitarist, pianist/keyboardist, bass, and four percussionists in addition to himself on drum set.

AT THIS POINT IN TIME is essentially jazz fusion. This music is an expansion of Jones' post-1966 groups using typically modal material. The music is strongly groove oriented, and attempts to use early drums machines (called rhythm boxes) and Moog synthesizers to augment the group's already huge sound. Percussionist Omar Clay's composition "Pauke Tanz" is memorable because of the vast array of electronically created sound effects. Also, Frank Foster's "The Unknighted Nations" is interesting because of its funky beat and electrifying keyboard solo by Jan Hammer. However, the highlight is definitely the lengthy (and virtuosic) drum solo that Jones takes on his wife's composition "Don't Cry." AllMusic
Tracklist :
1    At This Point In Time 7:32
Written-By – Frank Foster
2    Currents/Pollen 11:12
Written-By – D. Garcia, G. Perla
3    The Prime Element 8:16
Written-By – Omar Clay
4    Whims Of Bal 12:22
Written-By – Omar Clay
5    Pauke Tanz 6:32
Written-By – Omar Clay
6    The Unknighted Nations 6:25
Written-By – Frank Foster
7    Don't Cry 7:41
Written-By – Keiko Jones
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass, Electric Bass – Gene Perla
Congas – Candido Camero
Drums – Elvin Jones
Guitar – Cornell Dupree
Percussion – Richie 'Pablo' Landrum
Percussion, Drum Machine [Programmable Rhythm Box] – Omar Clay
Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Jan Hammer
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster, Steve Grossman
Timpani [Tympani] – Warren Smith

ELVIN JONES | MASABUMI KIKUCHI — Hollow Out (1973-2015) Serie We Remember Poo | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Apple    10:28
Composed By – Masabumi Kikuchi
2    Ginkai    8:31
Composed By – Masabumi Kikuchi
3    Little Abi    6:06
Composed By – Masabumi Kikuchi
4    Bell    4:25
Composed By – Masabumi Kikuchi
5    Hollow Out    5:47
Composed By – Masabumi Kikuchi
Credits :
Bass – Gene Perla
Drums – Elvin Jones
Piano – Masabumi Kikuchi
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder