The Bassist!, is an album by jazz bassist Sam Jones recorded in 1979 and released on the Interplay label.[1][2]
| The Bassist! | ||||
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| Studio album by Sam Jones Trio | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | January 3, 1979 | |||
| Studio | RPM Sound Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:47 | |||
| Label | Interplay IP-7720 | |||
| Producer | Toshiya Taenaka | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
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".[3]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Sam Jones except where noted
- "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:27
- "Lily" – 6:07
- "Seascape" (Kenny Barron) – 7:02
- "Tragic Magic" (Barron) – 6:02
- "The Hymn of Scorpio" – 5:05
- "Bittersweet" – 5:04
Personnel edit
References edit
- ^ Interplay Records discography accessed May 16, 2017
- ^ Sam Jones catalog accessed May 16, 2017
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. The Bassist – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved May 16, 2017.