The Main Man

The Main Man is an album by drummer Jo Jones recorded in 1976 and released by the Pablo label the following year.[1][2]

The Main Man
Studio album by
Released1977
RecordedNovember 29 & 30, 1976
StudioRCA Recording Studios, New York City, NY
GenreJazz
Length42:42
LabelPablo
2310 799
ProducerNorman Granz
Jo Jones chronology
The Drums
(1973)
The Main Man
(1977)
Our Man, Papa Jo!
(1985)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "65 at the time and still in fine form, drummer Jo Jones had a rare opportunity to lead his own album for Pablo in 1976 ... The music is very much in the Count Basie groove, with purposeful and concise solos, along with some good spots for the leader.".[3]

Track listing

  1. "Goin' to Chicago Blues" (Count Basie, Jimmy Rushing) – 9:06
  2. I Want to Be Happy" (Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) – 4:48
  3. "Ad Lib" (Jo Jones) – 8:12
  4. "Dark Eyes" (Traditional) – 10:20
  5. "Metrical Portions" (Budd Johnson) – 5:51
  6. "Ol' Man River" (Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II) – 4:25

Personnel

References

  1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Both Sides Now: Pablo Album Discography Preview accessed June 4, 2019
  2. Jazzdisco: Pablo Records Catalog: 2310-700 series. Retrieved June 4, 2019
  3. Yanow, Scott. Jo Jones: The Main Man – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
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