Drums Around the World explained

Drums Around the World
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Philly Joe Jones
Cover:	Drums Around the World.jpg
Released:	1959
Recorded:	May 4, 11 & 28, 1959 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	47:20
Label:	Riverside RLP 12-302
Producer:	Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:	Philly Joe Jones
Prev Title:	Blues for Dracula
Prev Year:	1958
Next Title:	Showcase
Next Year:	1959

Drums Around the World (subtitled Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds) is the second album led by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones. It was recorded in 1959 and released on the Riverside label.^[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review states: "There is some strong playing but this set is primarily recommended to fans of Philly Joe Jones's drum solos."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Philly Joe Jones except as indicated

1. "Blue Gwynn" - 7:29
2. "Stablemates" (Benny Golson) - 5:56
3. "Stablemates" [alternate take] (Golson) - 4:27 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "Carioca ('El Tambores')" (Edward Eliscu, Gus Kahn, Vincent Youmans) - 4:29
5. "The Tribal Message" [Drum Solo] - 2:51
6. "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 8:17
7. "Land of the Blue Veils" (Golson) - 3:38
8. "Philly J.J." (Tadd Dameron) - 10:13

• Recorded in New York City on May 4 (tracks 4, 7 & 8), May 11 (tracks 1-3 & 6) and May 28 (track 5), 1959.

Personnel

• Philly Joe Jones – drums
  • Blue Mitchell (tracks 1-3 & 6), Lee Morgan (tracks 1-4 & 6-8) – trumpet Curtis Fuller – trombone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Herbie Mann – flute, piccolo (tracks 4, 7 & 8)
• Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Wynton Kelly – piano (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Jimmy Garrison (tracks 4, 7 & 8), Sam Jones (tracks 1-3 & 6) – bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/philly-joe-jones/catalog/#riverside-rlp-12-302 Philly Joe Jones discography
2. [Scott Yanow|Yanow, Scott]