Mr. Jones

A birthday tribute to Elvin Jones, the great drummer, best known for his years with the trailbrazing John Coltrane Quartet. The show covers Elvin's playing as a leader, a sideman and his work with Trane.

Elvin Jones

September 9, 1927 - May 18, 2004

© Brian Ritter

Playlist

Artist ~ Track ~ Album

Elvin Jones ~ Three Card Molly ~ Earth Jones

Elvin Jones ~ Lady Luck ~ Elvin!

Wayne Shorter ~ Witch Hunt ~ Speak No Evil

Art Pepper ~ Caravan ~ Friday Night at Village Vanguard

Larry Young ~ Beyond All Limits ~ Unity

John Coltrane ~ The Night Has A Thousand Eyes ~ Coltrane's Sound

John Coltrane ~ Part 3: Pursuance ~ A Love Supreme

John Beasley ~ Monk estra ~ Ask Me Now

The Cookers ~ Blackfoot ~ The Call of the Wild and Peaceful Heart