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Various Artists: One More: Music of Thad Jones
ByOne More features tunes from the beginning and middle of Jones' career, before he turned the band over to Mel Lewis and moved to Denmark. Michael Patterson arranged and adapted the music for a medium-sized band with the Jones originals in mind. There is a balance between ensemble playing and soloing with most solos brief and apt.
This comfortable family reunion has a sense of nostalgia, but it is more than that. These musicians often played with Jones, and they bring authenticity and understanding of his music. Jimmy Owens takes two of Jones' best ballads, "Consummation and the second half of "A Child Is Born, both of which depend as much on Hank Jones' sublime accompaniment as on Owens. That Thad Jones was also a giant on flugelhorn is not lost on Owens. "A Child Is Born begins with an extended, impressionistic piano solo by Roland Hanna that recalls a memorable Thad Jones - Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra concert I attended thirty years ago.
Track Listing
Subtle Rebuttal Thad's Pad Kids Are Pretty People One More Mean What You Say A Child Is Born Bossa Nova Ova The Waltz You Swang For Me H&T Blues Consummation The Farewell Monk's Mood
Personnel
Various Artists
variousBenny Golson, tenor saxophone James Moody, tenor and soprano saxophone Frank Wess, tenor and alto saxophone, flute Jimmy Owens, trumpet and fluegelhorn Bob Brookmeyer, trombone Hank Jones, piano Richard Davis, bass Mickey Roker, drums
Album information
Title: One More: Music of Thad Jones | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: IPO Recordings
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