Five on Eight explained
Five on Eight |
Type: | Studio |
Artist: | Rufus Jones |
Cover: | Five on Eight.jpg |
Genre: | Jazz |
Label: | Cameo |
Producer: | Elliot Mezer |
Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.
Recording and music
Drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones led a quintet in the period 1963–64; this led to the recording of Five on Eight. The album was produced by Elliot Mezer.[1]
Release and reception
The album was released by Cameo Records.[2] It was Jones's only album as leader. Billboard gave it a three-star review.[3]
Track listing
- "I Long for Your Love" – 3:12
- "My Special Dream" – 3:50
- "Theme from 'The Prize'" – 4:00
- "Ebb Tide" – 2:27
- "Bird Brain" – 3:45
- "Just About That Time" – 3:02
- "A Secret" – 4:47
- "Rollin'" – 5:35
- "Aluminum Baby" – 4:27
Personnel
Notes and References
- Jones, Rufus "Five on Eight" (LP liner notes). Cameo Records. C1076.
- Yanow, Scott "Rufus 'Speedy' Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
- "Three-star Albums" (February 22, 1964). Billboard. p. 29.