Earth Jones – Elvin Jones – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

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Record Condition: NM
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A dynamic jazz session where Elvin Jones’s rhythmic mastery ignites creative interplay and timeless improvisation.

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Earth Jones stands as a testament to Elvin Jones’s iconic stature in the jazz pantheon. Recorded in 1982, this album finds Jones, fresh from his tenure with John Coltrane, leading a stellar quintet including trumpeter Terumasa Hino and pianist Kenny Kirkland. Together, they forge a sound that is both rooted in hard-bop tradition and bursting with exploratory vigor. The interplay between Hino’s expressive horn and Kirkland’s adventurous piano lines is electrifying, but it’s Elvin’s drumming—urgent, textured, and endlessly inventive—that commands attention throughout. Tracks like the title piece and ‘Three Card Molly’ showcase his ability to drive the ensemble with polyrhythmic complexity while maintaining a deep sense of swing. For those who savor jazz that balances muscular energy with lyrical beauty, Earth Jones is a must-own. This is not just a drummer’s showcase; it’s a vivid conversation among equals, captured at a moment when jazz was both honoring its past and searching for new directions. Vinyl aficionados will appreciate the dynamic range and warmth that this pressing brings to such a spirited session. A crucial addition for any collection seeking the pulse of modern jazz.

Track List:
A1 – Three Card Molly – 8:02
A2 – Is Seeing Believing? – 7:56
A3 – The Top Of The Middle – 3:55
B1 – Earth Jones – 7:05
B2 – Never Let Me Go – 7:26
B3 – Day And Night – 7:46

Weight 500 g
Artist

Elvin Jones

Catalog Number

VIJ-6394, PA 8016

Format

LP

Genre

Jazz

Label

Palo Alto Jazz, Palo Alto Jazz

Manufacturing Year

1983

Record Condition

NM

Sleeve Condition

NM

No Of Records

1

Mood

Energy

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