Midnight Walk

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One of Elvin Jones greatest records a set thats quite different from both his work in the John Coltrane Quartet, and some of the powerhouse jazz sides hed cut later as a solo act! The vibe here is a bit hard to describe, but it somehow comes together in the midnight walk of the title as theres a pulsating rhythm to many of the numbers one that comes partly from the records great use of Dollar Brand on piano on some cuts. But other players are great, too and theres some wicked electric piano work from Steve James who really gives a few tracks a sinister edge plus tenor from Hank Mobley, trumpet from Thad Jones, and added percussion from George Abend. Titles include Midnight Walk, HM On FM, The Juggler, All Of Us, and Cross Purpose. A great album, and a real lost treasure from the Atlantic back catalog!