On this interesting but unfortunately out of print LP, the immortal drummer Elvin Jones teams up with four advanced but very different improvisers: Dave Liebman (doubling on soprano and flute), cornetist Terumasa Hino, pianist Kenny Kirkland and bassist George Mraz. Other than a lyrical version of "Never Let Me Go," the songs were contributed by either Jones ("Three Card Molly") or Liebman, whose "Day and Night" is not surprisingly based on the chord changes of "Night and Day." The solos are unpredictable but logical, and the blend between the lyrical Hino and Liebman is appealing. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 Three Card Molly 8:04
Written-By – Elvin Jones
2 Is Seeing Believing? 7:58
Written-By – Elvin Jones
3 The Top Of The Middle 3:56
Written-By – David Liebman
4 Earth Jones 7:07
Written-By – David Liebman
5 Never Let Me Go 7:27
Written-By – Raymond Evans/Jay Livingston
6 Day And Night 7:46
Written-By – David Liebman
Credits :
Bass – George Mraz
Cornet – Terumasa Hino
Drums – Elvin Jones
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Piano – Kenny Kirkland
Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Producer [Associate] – David Liebman
