Album · 1955
The Jo Jones Special
- Released
- 1955
- Label
- Vanguard
- Catalogue no.
- AVRS 9001
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 41:05
- Country
- US
“The Jo Jones Special” is an album by Jo Jones, released in 1955 on Vanguard. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 41:05. Jazz standards on the record include “Caravan”, “Embraceable You” and “Lover Man”. The line-up features Emmett Berry (trumpet), Freddie Green (guitar), Jo Jones (drums (drum set)), Lucky Thompson (tenor saxophone) and Walter Page (double bass).
Who played on The Jo Jones Special
- Emmett Berry trumpet all tracks
- Freddie Green guitar all tracks
- Jo Jones drums (drum set) all tracks
- Lucky Thompson tenor saxophone all tracks
- Walter Page double bass all tracks
- Bennie Green trombone on 6 tracks
- Nat Pierce piano on 6 tracks
- Count Basie piano on 5 tracks
- Benny Green trombone on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Shoe Shine Boy (first take) — Saul Chaplin 5:55
- A2 Lover Man standard 6:32
- A3 Georgia Mae 4:50
- A4 Caravan standard — Duke Ellington, Juan Tizol 4:00
- B1 Lincoln Heights 7:49
- B2 Embraceable You standard — George Gershwin 6:43
- B3 Shoe Shine Boy (second take) — Saul Chaplin 5:16
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Jo Jones Special?
The line-up of The Jo Jones Special includes Emmett Berry (trumpet), Freddie Green (guitar), Jo Jones (drums (drum set)), Lucky Thompson (tenor saxophone), Walter Page (double bass), Bennie Green (trombone), Nat Pierce (piano) and Count Basie (piano).
Which label released The Jo Jones Special?
The Jo Jones Special was released in 1955 on Vanguard (AVRS 9001).
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