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Third Man / Blue Note Records 313 Series Reissue of Elvin Jones' Genesis on 180g LP. All-Analog Remaster from the Original Master Tapes. Lacquers Cut in the Studio on a Neumann VMS-70 Cutting Lathe.

Elvin Jones, one of the true great drummers in jazz, recorded Genesis in 1971 after having led his own band for several years following his immortal work with the John Coltrane Quartet. This unique recording has a spacious feel with plenty of room for the players to work out the melodic compositions created by the members of the group. At times the recording creates an almost cinematic space, yet always propelling forward into unexpected territory. No pandering to contemporary tastes at this date or following trends, this is a fine example of mature musicians given the freedom to create their own vision and place in time. Frank Foster, Joe Farrell, and Dave Liebman’s instruments intertwine in a spellbinding way with Gene Perla’s bass and many opportunities to showcase Jones’ incredible virtuosity as a drummer and band leader.
Vinyl: Mint Jacket: Mint

Elvin Jones - drums

Gene Perla - bass

Frank Foster - tenor saxophone, alto flute

Dave Liebman - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone

Recorded at Van Gelder Studio - Englewood Cliffs, NJ 1971 by Rudy Van Gelder