Name: Poly-Currents
Brand: Elvin Jones

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Catalogue number

1000139374

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180 Gram,&nbsp;Blue Note Tone Poet Series

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-05

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Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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602445262168

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Artist

Elvin Jones

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Blue Note

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

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Elvin Jones was a legendary US jazz drummer, born on September 09, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan and passed away on May 18, 2004 in Englewood, New Jersey. Regarded as "the world's greatest rhythmic drummer" by Life magazine, Jones made a significant impact on the jazz scene. Coming from a musical family with brothers Hank Jones and Thad Jones, he entered the Detroit jazz scene in the late 1940s after touring with the Army Special Services show Operation Happiness. Known for his innovative style and rhythm, he became renowned while playing alongside Coltrane.

Jones' career took off when he started working at various clubs in Detroit where he had the opportunity to back up influential jazz figures like Parker, Davis, and Wardell Grey. His rhythmic and unique approach to drumming set him apart from others in the industry. With his talent recognized by John Coltrane himself, Elvin Jones went on to become one of jazz's most famous drummers.

Artists similar to Elvin Jones include Max Roach, Jackie McLean, Andrew Hill, Freddie Hubbard,
Oliver Nelson,Kenny Dorham,Joe Henderson,Roy Haynes,Kenny Drew,Woody Shaw,
Booker Ervin Paul Chambers Clifford Jordan Johnny Griffin Bobby Hutcherson Larry Young Sam Rivers Thad Jones Sonny Clark Nat Adderley.

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After two spare trio outings for Blue Note Records, drummer Elvin Jones expanded his ensemble with additional woodwinds and percussion on his unfettered 1969 post-bop exploration, Poly-Currents, while maintaining spacious realms for the musicians to delve into on modal originals like “Agenda,” “Agappe Love” and “Whew.” Blue Note Tone Poet Series is produced by Joe Harley, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original analog master tapes

Poly-Currents

Music US

Discover Poly-Currents by Elvin Jones. Unfettered post-bop exploration on vinyl from Blue Note Records. Limited edition release.