Mean What You Say (Philly Joe Jones album) explained

Mean What You Say
Type:Album
Artist:Philly Joe Jones
Cover:Mean What You Say (Philly Joe Jones album).jpg
Released:1977
Recorded:April 6–7, 1977
Studio:CI Recording Studio, NYC
Genre:Jazz
Length:40:35
Label:Sonet
Producer:Sam Charters
Chronology:Philly Joe Jones
Prev Title:Archie Shepp & Philly Joe Jones
Prev Year:1970
Next Title:Philly Mignon
Next Year:1977

Mean What You Say is an album by drummer Philly Joe Jones that was recorded in 1977 and released on the Sonet label.[1] [2]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Bob Rusch stated: "This was a nice blowing date for Bowen, who at the time had an R&B background and had never before recorded a jazz album...Mickey Tucker was very strong on this set and at times almost seemed to be the leader with Jones seemingly pushing to assert his position. Still, this was an enjoyable recording with just that little extra added personality to give it an extra edge".

Track listing

  1. "Mean What You Say" (Thad Jones) – 8:05
  2. "You Tell Me" (Simmons) – 6:59
  3. "D. C. Farewell" (Richie Cole) – 6:00
  4. "Jim's Jewel" (Charles Bowen) - 6:40
  5. "Gretchen" (Bowen) – 7:00
  6. "Ugetsu" (Cedar Walton) – 7:22

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. https://www.jazzdisco.org/philly-joe-jones/catalog/#sonet-sntf-735 Philly Joe Jones catalog
  2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Leaders/JonesPhillyJoe-ldr.php Philly Joe Jones Leader Entry