Philly Joe's Beat

by Philly Joe Jones

Philly Joe's Beat cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1960
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:03
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The premier drummer of the hard bop era leads a fiercely capable quintet through a set of complex, rhythmically demanding compositions. His incredibly interactive, polyrhythmic accompaniment drives the front line of Michael Downs and Bill Barron, showcasing his ability to dictate the flow of a blowing session. The album is a testament to his undeniable status as a foundational pillar of modern jazz percussion.

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Tracklist

  1. Salt Peanuts (6:15)
  2. Muse Rapture (6:02)
  3. Dear Old Stockholm (5:36)
  4. Two Bass Hit (4:35)
  5. Lori (5:23)
  6. Got to Take Another Chance (4:05)
  7. That's Earl, Brother (5:05)

Credits

  • Philly Joe Jones - primary artist, drums, written-by
  • Paul Chambers - bass
  • Michael Downs - cornet
  • Walter Davis Jr. - piano
  • Bill Barron - tenor saxophone
  • Dizzy Gillespie - written-by
  • Kenny Clarke - written-by
  • John Hines - written-by

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