Mr. Jones is an album by American jazz drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1972 and released on the Blue Note label in 1973.Elvin Jones discography accessed January 18, 2011 The track "G. G." was erroneously listed on the original LP as "Gee Gee".
Reception The Allmusic review awarded the album 4½ stars.Allmusic Review accessed January 18, 2011
Track listing "One's Native Place" (Keiko Jones) - 6:16 "G. G." (Gene Perla) - 5:45 "Mr. Jones" (Jones) - 7:34 "What's Up? - That's It" (Perla) - 5:37 "Soultrane" (Tadd Dameron) - 6:12 "New Breed" (Dave Liebman) - 6:55
Recorded on September 26, 1969 (track 3), July 12, 1972 (tracks 4, 6), July 13, 1972 (tracks 1, 2, 5)
Personnel Elvin Jones - drums Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone (2, 6), soprano saxophone (4), flute (1) Steve Grossman - tenor saxophone (2, 4–6), soprano saxophone (1) Jan Hammer - piano Gene Perla - bass (1, 3–6), electric bass (2) Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas (1, 4) Frank Ippolito - percussion (1, 4, 5) Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone (4) Thad Jones - flugelhorn (1–3, 5) Albert Duffy - timpani (1–3, 5)
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