Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Orchestra Consummation

Of the many albums recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, "Consummation" is the best. This set introduced Jones' most famous composition, "A Child Is Born", accompanied by a colorful interpretation of his refined "Tiptoe" and the band reached its peak during the elongated and captivating "Finger". Flugelhornist Jones, drummer Lewis, trumpeter Marvin Stamm, trombonist Jimmy Knepper, the great tenor saxophonist Billy Harper, clarinetist Jerome Richardson, Jerry Dodgion and Eddie Daniels, on keyboard Roland Hanna, plus bassist Richard Davis, to name but a few - this star line-up fits perfectly with Thad Jones' inventive and swinging arrangements. A classic!

Features:

• 180g Vinyl
• Remastered by Kevin Gray
• Gatefold

Musicians:

• Thad Jones, tpumpet, flugelhorn, composed, arranged
• Billy Harper, tenor saxophone, flute
• Jimmy Knepper, trombone
• Jerome Richardson, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
• Joe Farrell, baritone saxophone, clarinet
• Roland Hanna, piano, electric piano
• David Spinozza, guitar
• Mel Lewis, drums
• Jerry Dodgion, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet

Selections:

Side A
1. Dedication
2. It Only Happens Every Time
3. Tiptoe
4. A child is born
5. Us
Side B
1. Ahunk Ahunk
2. Fingers
3. Consummation