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Various Artists: One More: The Summary: Music Of Thad Jones, Vol. 2
The Jones brothers—pianist Hank, trumpeter Thad and drummer Elvin—have all brought greatness to the jazz world through their hard work and natural affinity for quality. Through the years, Thad Jones served as a role model for many and co-led a vibrant big band with drummer Mel Lewis. His earlier nine-year tenure with the Count Basie Orchestra forever identified Jones as a representative of that unique sound. This album captures the essence and serves as a guide to his music.
Fortunately, Ira Gitler's liner notes explain in detail which of the four tenor saxophonists stretches out and where, giving the listener a thorough understanding of their individual interpretative differences. Each of these veteran artists is in fine form for their homage. The album's title track, "The Summary, closes an otherwise upbeat session with somber reflections from Hank Jones and James Moody as a piano/tenor saxophone duo. Together, they celebrate a life that brought us many good tunes and a lifetime supply of the jazz spirit.
Track Listing
Litte Pixie; Let's, Don't Ever Leave Me; Groove Merchant; Birdsong; The Great One; Central Park North; Rejoice; Three and One; The Summary.
Personnel
Various Artists
variousHank Jones: piano; James Moody: tenor sax and flute; Benny Golson: tenor sax; Frank Wess: tenor sax and flute; Eddie Daniels: clarinet and tenor sax; Jimmy Owens: trumpet and flugelhorn; John Mosca: trombone; Richard Davis: bass; Kenny Washington: drums.
Album information
Title: One More: The Summary: Music Of Thad Jones, Vol. 2 | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: IPO Recordings
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