Just for Fun (Hank Jones album) explained

Just for Fun
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Hank Jones
Cover:	Just for Fun (Hank Jones album).jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	June 27 & 28, 1977 Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:43
Label:	Galaxy GXY 5105
Producer:	Ed Michel
Chronology:	Hank Jones
Prev Title:	Bop Redux
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	I Remember You
Next Year:	1977

Just for Fun is an album by pianist Hank Jones with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, recorded in 1977 for the Galaxy label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "the fine interplay between the musicians and the concise and purposeful solos uplift the tunes". The Penguin Guide to Jazz wrote that the album was "consistently disappointing", with Jones's playing lacking the irony necessary for some of the material.

Track listing

1. "Interlude" (J. J. Johnson)5:14
2. "A Very Hip Rock & Roll Tune" (Ray Brown)4:59
3. "Lullaby" (Hank Jones)5:36
4. "Little Rascal on a Rock" (Thad Jones)4:02
5. "Bossa Nouveau" (Pepper Adams)5:01
6. "Just for Fun" (Sara Cassey)7:21
7. "Kids Are Pretty People" (Thad Jones)7:30

Personnel

• Hank Jonespiano
• Ray Brownbass
• Shelly Mannedrums
• Howard Robertsguitar (track 2, 5 & 7)

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/hank-jones/catalog/#galaxy-gxy-5105 Hank Jones Catalog
2. http://www.bsnpubs.com/fantasy/galaxy/galaxy.html Galaxy Album Discography