Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.
| Five on Eight | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Cameo |
| Producer | Elliot Mezer |
Recording and music
editDrummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones led a quintet in the period 1963–64; this led to the recording of Five on Eight.[1] The album was produced by Elliot Mezer.[2]
Release and reception
editThe album was released by Cameo Records.[1] It was Jones's only album as leader.[1] Billboard gave it a three-star review.[3]
Track listing
edit- "I Long for Your Love" – 3:12
- "My Special Dream" – 3:50
- "Theme from 'The Prize'" – 4:00
- "Ebb Tide" – 2:27
- "Bird Brain" – 3:45
- "Just About That Time" – 3:02
- "A Secret" – 4:47
- "Rollin'" – 5:35
- "Aluminum Baby" – 4:27
Personnel
edit- Seldon Powell – tenor sax (tracks 1–5)
- Joe Farrell – tenor sax (tracks 6–9)
- Tommy Turrentine – trumpet (tracks 6–9)
- Jaki Byard – piano (tracks 6–9)
- Gene Bertoncini – guitar
- Major Holley – bass (tracks 1–5)
- Teddy Smith – bass (tracks 6–9)
- Rufus Jones – drums