Remembrance is an album from jazz drummer elvin jones, recorded on february 3, 4 and 5, 1978 and released on mps records in 1978. Many music critics regard elvin jones as the most influential drummer in the history of jazz. Although mosaic s methods for rediscovering neglected artists have always been informed, this package of diverse material seems to be especially constructive in giving us a better picture of one of the jazz worlds most innovative and important artists of the 20th century. Hey organissimo friends, i am selling the elvin jones mosaic box. I do have the first edition of the cuscunaruppli blue note discography and checked the dolphy date. Died on may 18, 2004, englewood, new jersey, usa, from heart. The complete blue note elvin jones sessions 19681973 mosaic records. The late 1960s were a heady period in american history and by the time that elvin jones would be cutting his first trio session for blue note in 1968, founder alfred lion had already departed the scene and changes in the art department and with recording technology would usher in a new blue note period wrought with its own share of woes and. The jazztet, coled by benny golson and art farmer, debuts on the argo label and later mercury.
In the early 1960s, elvin jones brought about radical changes to jazz drumming that continue to impact the wider tradition of jazz performance. And yet, i suspect they would speak of elvin with love, for despite the seeming abuse he subjects them to, he is one of the very few drummers who allows them to reach their full potential. Classic blue note records sessions with sonny clark, horace silver. The jazz oral history project transcripts housed at the institute of jazz studies at rutgers. Explore releases from the new elvin jones trio at discogs. I installed internet explorer 11 on my windows 7 computer and it wont let me quote any previous posts. Milestone m47016 art blakey, max roach, elvin jones, philly joe jones.
Elvin jones elvin ray jones born september 9, 1927, pontiac, mi. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the new elvin jones trio at the discogs marketplace. Ive heard legend and maybe its just myth that grossman, partly because he was nervous to be playing with jones and partly because hed had a little too much to drink, threw up in his saxophone case after. This 65track set contains the lps puttin it together, ultimate elvin jones, polycurrents, coalition, genesis, merry go round, live at the lighthouse, mr. This article needs additional citations for verification. Perhaps he was thinking of the mysterious qualities of bitches brew, but refusing to be a funky timekeeper. Classic blue notes on shmcd reissues organissimo forums. Elvin ray jones september 9, 1927 may 18, 2004 was a jazz drummer. Leader sessions for contemporary records and united artists. The complete blue note elvin jones sessions discogs. Mosaic records should get an award for assembling this collection of music. Complete blue note elvin jones sessions elvin jones.
Outofprint limited edition collections mosaic records. Milestone m47016 art blakey, max roach, elvin jones, philly joe jones the big beat. Tracks 17and then again were recorded on march 18, 1965 with a collective personnel of elvin jonesdrums. Earth jones by elvin jones on amazon music unlimited. At last this website now displays over 2800 images from this. Unfortunately, existing literature has had limited success in revealing the essence of joness accomplishments. The use of double floor and mounted tom toms over the years has increased elvins powerful and full bodies approach. He served in the united states army from 1946 to 1949 and subsequently played in a detroit house band led by billy mitchell.
He was married to keiko jones and shirley defranco. Mosaic images the francis wolff photo collection mosaic images has curated the francis wolff photo collection since 1992, identifying and archiving over 20,000 images taken at hundreds of blue note sessions between 1940 and 1970. Mosaic does not own pacific jazz, atlantic, columbia, rca, blue note, verve or. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Jones is an album by american jazz drummer elvin jones recorded in 1972 and released on the blue note label in 1973. Coltrane live at antibes 1965 liner notes for jazz iconsmosaic release trane in antibes jazz icons dvd 1965 was the end of an era in jazz, marked by several exemplary live recordings set in a club atmosphere best to realize an artists true exploratory spirit, featuring three of the greatest saxophonists playing in the jazz tradition. Elvin began playing professionally in the 1940s, working with the army special services program, operation happiness, and in 1949 had a shortlived gig in detroits grand river street club. Find elvin jones discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Called by life magazine the worlds greatest rhythmic drummer. Recordings with the new gerry mulligan quartet, george russell, hal mckusick.
He showed an interest in drums at a young age, watching the circus bands march by his familys home in pontiac, michigan. The complete blue note elvin jones sessions published september 1, 2000 by jim miller when the stylistic development of drumset playing in the history of jazz is researched, the logical progression from zutty singleton, chick webb, big sid catlett and jo jones to kenny clarke, max roach, art blakey and philly joe jones. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Download elvin bishop discography 1969 2014 flac torrent or any other torrent from lossless category. Jones significance as a drummer stemmed from his unprecedented complexity of rhythmic independence, phrasing and tone color, synonymous with the coltrane style. During this period he also recorded albums as a leader, such as elvin. Mosaic images has curated the francis wolff photo collection since 1992, identifying and archiving over 20,000 images taken at hundreds of. Coltrane live at antibes 1965 liner notes for jazz icons. Died on may 18, 2004, englewood, new jersey, usa, from heart failure. The jazz discography by tom lord cadence jazz books. Some tunes recorded during the fusion period of the the early.
Although mosaics methods for rediscovering neglected artists have always been informed, this package of diverse material seems to be. Ive taken the basic information from their website and assembled them into a discography of all boxed sets, issued by mosaic from 1980 to this day. This thesis attempts to remove some of the mystery surrounding jones by explaining the. Elvin jones, in full elvin ray jones, born september 9, 1927, pontiac, michigan, u. He is known for his work on the generals daughter 1999, charmed 1998 and zachariah 1971. Jones makes his presence as a band leader undeniable on these sessions allowing the. He died on may 18, 2004 in englewood, new jersey, usa. Find elvin jones discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Rock and roll hall of famer and blues master elvin bishop along with his friends, guitaristpianist bob welsh and percussionistvocalist willy jordan unleashes his latest musical mixture, elvin bishops big fun trio al 4973 on friday, february 10, 2017. Music profile for elvin jones, born 9 september 1927. Elvin jones listen and stream free music, albums, new. Pharoah sanders discography 1964 cd pharoah sanders quintet, nyc 10. What a great way to celebrate his life boardmembers and fellow jazz fans worldwide are reaching for some elvin jones tonight. Elvin ray jones september 9, 1927 may 18, 2004 was an american jazz drummer of the postbop era.
Employing a multilayered, rhythmic approach, jones created a dynamic interplay with soloists unprecedented by earlier drum stylists. Artists freddie hubbard trumpet wayne shorter tenor saxophone herbie hancock piano ron carter bass elvin jones drums recorded rudy van gelder studio, englewood cliffs, nj, december 24, 1964 recorded christmas eve rapidly approaching. Elvin jones doll of the bride 8181990 newport jazz festival official duration. Listen to your favorite songs from earth jones by elvin jones now. Original jazz classics ojc259, ojccd2592 elvin jones elvin. As you can see below, some items are released only on lp, some other only on cd and a few of them on both format. As a member of the john coltrane quartet, drummer elvin jones emerged as a prominent contributor to jazz drumming. Elvin jones was born september 9, 1927 in pontiac, michigan, usa.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Its more spacious and reverby than the classic coltrane albums, for sure. Elvin jones was born on september 9, 1927 in pontiac, michigan, usa as elvin ray jones. I picked up the elvin jones mosaic about 6 weeks ago and its been in heavy rotation ever since. Jazz and ragtime records 18971942 6 th edition by brian rust. Elvin jones drums might speak of any or all of these things. When one thinks of jazz, inevitably the name john coltrane comes to mind. This is the discography for the american jazz musician, elvin jones. This limitededition eightdisc set combines all of elvin jones blue note recordings from april 1968 through july 1973. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His revolutionary style transformed the drums as a traditional timekeeping instrument.
Elvin joness profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Hank jones, a jazz pianist, and thad jones, a trumpet and flugelhorn player. The complete blue note elvin jones sessions mosaic box set. Listening to elvin jones on this lp lead joe farrell, dave liebman, gene perla, and frank foster.
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