The Bassist! Explained

The Bassist!
Type:Album
Artist:Sam Jones Trio
Cover:The Bassist!.jpg
Released:1979
Recorded:January 3, 1979
Studio:RPM Sound Studios, NYC
Genre:Jazz
Length:34:47
Label:Interplay
IP-7720
Producer:Toshiya Taenaka
Chronology:Sam Jones
Prev Title:Visitation
Prev Year:1978
Next Title:Something New
Next Year:1979

The Bassist!, is an album by jazz bassist Sam Jones recorded in 1979 and released on the Interplay label.[1] [2]

Reception

The Allmusic review called it "well played post-bop music" and states "Virtually all of Sam Jones' occasional dates as a leader featured him in a purely supportive role with a medium-size all-star group. This set is a bit different, for Jones is often in the forefront, heading a trio".

Track listing

All compositions by Sam Jones except where noted

  1. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:27
  2. "Lily" – 6:07
  3. "Seascape" (Kenny Barron) – 7:02
  4. "Tragic Magic" (Barron) – 6:02
  5. "The Hymn of Scorpio" – 5:05
  6. "Bittersweet" – 5:04

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/intrplay.htm Interplay Records discography
  2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/sam-jones/catalog/#interplay-ip-7720 Sam Jones catalog