It Don't Mean a Thing is an album by jazz drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1993 and released on the Enja label.Elvin Jones discography accessed April 30, 2012
Reception The Allmusic review called the album "one of the most well-rounded sets he has ever led. The lineup of musicians is very impressive... And as for the drummer, there is still no one around who has captured the sound and spirit of Elvin Jones".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed April 30, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Keiko Jones except as indicated "Green Chimneys" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:58 "A Lullaby of Itsugo Village" (Traditional arranged Keiko Jones) – 6:04 "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:39 "Lush Life" (Billy Strayhorn) – 6:41 "Zenzo's Spirit" – 6:54 "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing/Ask Me Now" (Strayhorn/Monk) – 9:06 "Bopsy" (Kevin Mahogany) – 4:18 "Fatima's Waltz" – 6:26 "A Change Is Gonna Come" (Sam Cooke) – 5:23
Personnel Elvin Jones – drums Nicholas Payton – trumpet Delfeayo Marsalis – trombone Sonny Fortune – flute, tenor saxophone Willie Pickens – piano Cecil McBee – bass Kevin Mahogany – vocals (tracks 4 & 7)
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