Elvin Jones

A real standout in the 70s catalog of Elvin Jones – for a number of key reasons! First up, the set's got more of an electric vibe than usual – thanks to Fender Rhodes from Kenny Barron and guitar from Ryo Kawasaki, who really help shape the sound of the set!

Second, production is by Ed Bland – who does a masterful job of blending soul, spirit, and harder-edged jazz modes – on tunes that often have a nice modal vibe at the core! The group also features excellent alto work from Bunky Green – who really sparkles strongly throughout, and who also wrote more than half the material on the album.

PERSONNEL:

• Elvin Jones - drums
• Bunky Green - alto sax
• Kenny Barron - piano
• Angel Allende - percussion
• Ryo Kawasaki - guitar
• Frank Wess - flute on track 1
• Milt Hinton - bass on track 1v
• Frank Foster - soprano sax on track 2
• George Coleman - tenor sax (except track 2)v
• Junie Booth - bass on track 3, 4 & 5

TRACKS:

• 01 Frost Bite
• 02 Digital Display
• 03 Moon Dance
• 04 Time Capsule
• 05 Spacing