Track Listing

1. April In Paris
2. Billie-Doo
3. If I Love Again
4. If Someone Had Told Me
5. Thedia
6. I've Got A Crush On You
7. Something To Remember You By

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67189 in Music
• Released on: 2007-09-17
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

CD Description
The late Thad Jones is of jazz's royal Jones family, which also includes brothers Hank (piano) and Elvin (drums). A fine trumpeter/flugelhornist (with a distinctively big, mellow tone) and an imaginative composer and engaging arranger, Jones made a name for himself with Charles Mingus and Count Basie. He would also co-lead one of the finest big bands of the1960's and '70's, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. But in the '50s, he helmed some fine hard bop sessions for Blue Note, and MAGNICENT lives up to its title. With the accompaniment of the superbly subtle drumming of Max Roach and piano by Detroit bop icon Barry Harris, one should require little else when seeking classic Blue Note bop-ery.

Customer Reviews

The title says all.
I had this on vinyl many years ago, played it until it was almost white, before a friend at a party dispossessed me of it. Some friend. But, to be fair, it is a stunning set. Thad and Billy Mitchell were consumate musicians, add Barry Harris, Percy Heath and Max Roach, seven gorgeous tunes stunningly and you have a wonderful disc you'll love forever. And a day.

Wonderful Tone
This record is a great demonstration of the gorgeous tone that Thad got out of his trumpet. Check out "I've Got A Crush on You". Thad does little more that play the melody straight with minimal embellishment or exageration. However, the sheer beauty of the playing takes the piece to a whole other level. Barry Harris plays equally superbly. Highly recommended. It's one if THE great Blue Note covers as well...