The Fabulous Thad Jones

by Thad Jones

The Fabulous Thad Jones cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1958
  • Label: Debut
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Showcasing his uniquely lyrical, unpredictable approach to modern jazz trumpet, the bandleader navigates a set heavily featuring Charles Mingus on bass. The loose, communicative environment allows for extended improvisations that highlight the leader's warm tone and advanced harmonic conception.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Illusive
  2. Sombre Intrusion
  3. You Don't Know What Love Is
  4. Bitty Ditty
  5. Chazzanova
  6. I'll Remember April

Credits

  • Thad Jones - primary artist, trumpet
  • Charles Mingus - bass
  • Kenny Clarke - drums
  • Hank Jones - piano
  • Frank Wess - tenor saxophone, flute

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