Recorded in 1967 for Impulse!, Heavy Sounds is a landmark jazz session that captures two of the era's most celebrated rhythm section players — drummer Elvin Jones and bassist Richard Davis — in an inspired and spontaneous setting. When the guitarist failed to appear for the original trio date, Jones and Davis transformed the session into an electrifying 11½-minute duet on "Summertime," a performance that stands as one of the most compelling improvised moments of the decade.
This reissue, part of the prestigious Verve By Request series, also features saxophonist Frank Foster and pianist Billy Greene on additional tracks recorded the following day, including "Elvin's Guitar Blues" — which preserves the only known recorded guitar performance by Elvin Jones himself, making it an essential artifact for any serious jazz collector. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man Records in Detroit, this release delivers both sonic quality and historical significance in one package.
- Format: Vinyl
- Release Date: 08/09/2024
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