: A Duke Ellington classic that provides a contrast to the high-energy polyrhythms with more lyrical, soulful playing.
: Because tracks are extended, every musician is given significant room for individual solos that interact dynamically with Jones's "thunder" on the drums.
Recorded on , at the famed Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall in Hamburg, Germany, this set reflects Jones’s tendency to record his most "boldly expressive" work overseas. The tracks are notable for their extended length, often exceeding 15 minutes, allowing for deep improvisational exploration. Core Personnel elvinjonesjazzmachine.atuncleposcarnegiehallham...
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The recording consists of original compositions and rearranged jazz standards: : A Duke Ellington classic that provides a
: Jones’s signature technique of playing metrically contrasting rhythms simultaneously.
: "Antigua," "Friday Night," and "Elvin Jones Blues". Listening Experience & Style The tracks are notable for their extended length,
: Written by bassist Andy McCloud, showcasing the band’s hard-driving post-bop sound.