Jo Jones - Smiles
Review by Joshua Geary
Smiles by Jo Jones is an album that showcases the legendary drummer's skills in a variety of settings. The album features Jones playing with a number of different musicians, including pianist Hank Jones, bassist Ray Brown, and saxophonist Zoot Sims.
The album opens with the swinging "Shoe Shine Boy," which features Jones and Brown laying down a solid groove while Sims takes a lyrical solo. Other highlights include the bluesy "Blues for Jo," the funky "Jive at Five," and the Latin-tinged "Mambo Jones."
Throughout the album, Jones proves himself to be a master of his craft. His playing is crisp, precise, and full of energy, and he effortlessly drives the various ensembles forward. The other musicians on the album are equally impressive, and their interplay with Jones is a joy to listen to.
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Filename: jo-jones-smiles.zip- MP3 size: 89.7 mb
- FLAC size: 798.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| I Cried For You | 5:54 | |
| A Wig on the Bold Headed Mountain | 03:19 | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | 2:37 | |
| In a Little Spanish Town | 02:37 | |
| Caravan | 15:47 | |
| The Way You Look Tonight | 3:09 | |
| Love Is Just Around The Corner | 4:09 | |
| A Wig On The Bold Headed Mountain | 3:19 | |
| Pennies From Heaven | 4:57 | |
| I Found A New Set Of Drums | 2:43 | |
| Pennies from Heaven | 04:57 | |
| Slide Jimmy Slide | 3:12 | |
| I Cried for You | 05:54 | |
| On The Sunny Side Of The Street | 4:06 | |
| I Found A New Chapeau | 9:14 | |
| I Found a New Set of Drums | 02:43 | |
| Smiles | 2:52 | |
| I Found a New Chapeau | 09:14 | |
| Smiles | 02:52 | |
| Dinah | 3:15 | |
| Love Is Just Around the Corner | 04:09 | |
| Little Miss Maudlin | 3:53 | |
| On the Sunny Side of the Street | 04:06 |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
CDCredits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Major Holley |
| Drums | Jo Jones |
| Engineer | Claude Martenot |
| Organ | Milt Buckner |
| Piano | Milt Buckner |
| Tenor Saxophone | Illinois Jacquet |
Notes
- Recording Location: Barclay Studio, Paris, France; Europasonor Charcot Studio, Paris, France; Salon De Provence, France
- Recording Date: June 2, 1969 - July 17, 1975
- Release Date: July 6, 2004
- Duration: 01:09:07
About Jo Jones
Real Name
- Jonathan David Samuel Jones
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