Time Capsule

by Elvin Jones

Time Capsule cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1977
  • Label: Vanguard
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:38
  • Community rating: 3.53/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Legendary drummer Elvin Jones leads a robust ensemble through dense, rhythmically adventurous post-bop and fusion on 'Time Capsule'. The recording captures Jones' unmistakable polyrhythmic drive interfacing with modernized harmonic concepts and electric instrumentation. It remains a testament to his adaptability and enduring influence within late-1970s jazz.

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Tracklist

  1. Frost Bite (7:57)
  2. Digital Display (7:33)
  3. Moon Dance (6:20)
  4. Time Capsule (8:11)
  5. Spacing (10:35)

Credits

  • Elvin Jones - primary artist, drums
  • Bunky Green - alto saxophone, composed by
  • Hy Radin - artwork [montage]
  • Juini Booth - bass
  • Milt Hinton - bass
  • Kenny Barron - electric piano
  • Frank Wess - flute
  • Ryo Kawasaki - guitar, composed by

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