The Chant (album)
The Chant is the second album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Riverside label.[1]
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| Studio album by Sam Jones Plus 10 | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | January 13 & 26, 1961 Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:26 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 358 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Reception
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "all eight selections in this straightahead set are rewarding".[2]
Track listing
- "The Chant" (Victor Feldman) - 3:24
- "Four" (Miles Davis) - 4:23
- "Blues on Down" (Benny Golson) - 5:45
- "Sonny Boy" (Lew Brown, Bud DeSylva, Ray Henderson) - 4:54
- "In Walked Ray" (Sam Jones) - 4:04
- "Bluebird" (Charlie Parker) - 4:10
- "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 6:37
- "Off Color" (Rudy Stevenson) - 4:26
Personnel
- Sam Jones - bass (tracks 1-3 & 8), cello (tracks 4-7)
- Nat Adderley - cornet
- Blue Mitchell - trumpet
- Melba Liston - trombone
- Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone
- Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone
- Tate Houston - baritone saxophone
- Wynton Kelly - piano (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
- Victor Feldman - piano (tracks 1-3, 5 & 8), vibraphone (tracks 4-7)
- Les Spann - guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3 & 8)
- Keter Betts - bass (tracks 4-7)
- Louis Hayes - drums
References
- Riverside Records discography accessed September 17, 2012
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 17, 2012
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