by RODNEY JONES
Release Date: 31 January 2025
Format: LP Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
£24.99
RODNEY JONES ARTICULATION Limited 180gram Audiophile Vinyl LP
Overview:
The 1978 debut album Articulation meant the start of a fine recording career for guitarist Rodney Jones. Jones’ started working in and around New York with jazz giants Dizzy Gillespie and Tommy Flanagan, while at the same time working with his own quartet. On this album Rodney is accompanied by Wallace Roney III (trumpet), Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bob Mintzer (tenor sax), Bernadine Davis (flute), Kenny Kirkland (piano), Kenwood Denard (percussion drums) and Bemshi Jones (vocals). The track “Hard New York Swing” also features Benjamin Brown (drums) and Bruce Johnson (bass).
The accompanying liner notes on the back sleeve were written by Wim van Eyle.
Featured Tracks:
SIDE A
1. Articulation
2. 1978
3. Hard New York Swing
SIDE B
1. Interlude 1
2. Childville
3. Blues For Wes
4. Nereda