: A traditional Japanese folk song arranged by Keiko Jones, often a staple of the Jazz Machine’s live sets.
: Because tracks are extended, every musician is given significant room for individual solos that interact dynamically with Jones's "thunder" on the drums.
: Jones’s signature technique of playing metrically contrasting rhythms simultaneously. elvinjonesjazzmachine.atuncleposcarnegiehallham...
The 1981 "Jazz Machine" lineup featured a mix of emerging and established talents: : Leader and drums. Carter Jefferson & Dwayne Armstrong : Tenor saxophones. Fumio Karashima : Piano. Marvin Horne : Guitar. Andy McCloud : Bass. Featured Tracks
: Written by bassist Andy McCloud, showcasing the band’s hard-driving post-bop sound. : A traditional Japanese folk song arranged by
Critics highlight this specific recording for its and the way it captures Jones as an "equal collaborative improviser" rather than just a timekeeper. Listeners should pay attention to:
The recording consists of original compositions and rearranged jazz standards: The 1981 "Jazz Machine" lineup featured a mix
Watch the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine perform live at the Jazz Showcase to see their high-energy interaction firsthand: