Five on Eight

Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.

Recording and music Drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones led a quintet in the period 1963–64; this led to the recording of Five on Eight. The album was produced by Elliot Mezer.Jones, Rufus "Five on Eight" (LP liner notes). Cameo Records. C1076.

Release and reception The album was released by Cameo Records.Yanow, Scott "Rufus 'Speedy' Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2017. It was Jones's only album as leader. Billboard gave it a three-star review."Three-star Albums" (February 22, 1964). Billboard. p. 29.

Track listing "I Long for Your Love" – 3:12 "My Special Dream" – 3:50 "Theme from 'The Prize'" – 4:00 "Ebb Tide" – 2:27 "Bird Brain" – 3:45 "Just About That Time" – 3:02 "A Secret" – 4:47 "Rollin'" – 5:35 "Aluminum Baby" – 4:27

Personnel Seldon Powell – tenor sax (tracks 1–5) Joe Farrell – tenor sax (tracks 6–9) Tommy Turrentine – trumpet (tracks 6–9) Jaki Byard – piano (tracks 6–9) Gene Bertoncini – guitar Major Holley – bass (tracks 1–5) Teddy Smith – bass (tracks 6–9) Rufus Jones – drums

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