Thad Jones- Detroit-New York Junction

Label: Blue Note / Third Man

Reissued 7/28/2023, Originally released 1956

Recorded at Audio Video Studios - New York, NY 1956 by Alfred Lion and Rudy Van Gelder. It would be difficult to overstate the importance of the Jones brothers Thad, Hank and Elvin on the world of jazz. Between the three of them, their performances can be heard on literally thousands of recordings, including some of the most legendary sessions ever recorded with some of the greatest artists. Post-War Detroit was really taking notes on the new sounds of jazz coming into favor and the group of former Detroiters included on this album include some of its most virtuosic students. Detroit - New York Junction, a long sought-after rarity and a true testament to the importance of Detroit on the evolution of jazz music through Blue Note Records.

Track listing:

1. Blue Room
2. Tarriff
3. Little Girl Blue
4. Scratch
5. Zec