Elvin Jones - Puttin It Together '1968/2014

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Features the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD player)
and the latest 24bit 192kHz remastering. Proof that Elvin Jones wasnt just
riding on the laurels of the Great One during his years with John Coltrane
– as the albums a breakout date that has Jones firmly establishing his
own voice in jazz! Theres an explosive power here that makes us think that Elvin
must have really just been biding his time with Coltrane – waiting for
the chance to try out his own new ideas in music, and finding the perfect
accompanists here in a trio that includes Jimmy Garrison on bass and a young Joe
Farrell on tenor, soprano sax, and flute! The lack of a piano in the group
really makes for a sense of new freedom thats totally great – not dreamy,
melodic piano-less work, as in some of the LA groups of earlier years –
but a searing, soaring intensity that Farrell was a perfect choice to head up.

And while the format might serve to be an excuse for Coltrane-styled blowing,
the approach here is decidedly not – a more focused, energy driven
approach that really makes strong use of Jones work on the drum kit, throbs with
soulful undercurrents from Garrisons bass, and is topped off by angular,
effortlessly-blown lines from Farrell – clearly pointing the way towards
a generation of players that would emerge in his wake during the 70s. Tracks
include Village Greene, Reza, Kei Kos Birthday March, and Sweet Little Mama.

Tracks:

01 - Reza
02 - Sweet Little Maia
03 - Keikos Birthday March
04 - Village Greene
05 - Jay-Ree
06 - For Heavens Sake
07 - Ginger Bread Boy

Personnel:

Elvin Jones - drums
Joe Farrell - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute, piccolo
Jimmy Garrison - bass

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