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Essential Jo Jones

Essential Jo Jones

  • Artist: Jo Jones
  • Availability: In stock
  • Item #: 20285356
  • Your Price: $15.98
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Review

Jo Jones, one of the most influential drummers of the swing era, did not lead that many recording sessions of his own during his career. Producer John Hammond gave him his first two dates when he was working for Vanguard and, with the exception of a second take of "Shoe Shine Boy," all of the music from the two LPs is on this single-CD reissue. The first session is very much in the spirit of Count Basie's band; in fact, Basie himself makes a guest appearance on "Shoe Shine Boy." The other swing-oriented players include trumpeter Emmett Berry, trombonist Freddie Green, tenor saxophonist Lucky Thompson, and (on one song apiece) trombonist Lawrence Brown and clarinetist Rudy Powell. The later date is quite a bit different: a trio session with pianist Ray Bryant and bassist Tommy Bryant. There is a liberal amount of drum soloing but the early versions of Ray Bryant's "Cubano Chant" and "Little Susie" are of greatest interest. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Track Listing

1. Shoe Shine Boy [First Take] 5:55
2. Lover Man 6:33
3. Georgia Mae 4:50
4. Caravan 4:01
5. Lincoln Heights 7:50
6. Embraceable You 6:44
7. Satin Doll 5:54
8. Little Susie 5:22
9. Spider Kelly's Blues 4:48
10. Cubano Chant 4:03
11. Splittin' 4:55
12. Sweet Lorraine 4:42
13. Bicycle for Two 2:40
14. Ol' Man River 6:44
15. Sometimes I'm Happy 3:26

Details of This Recording

  • Label: Vanguard
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  • Styles:
    • Swing