Five on Eight
Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.
| Five on Eight | |
|---|---|
| Studio album by | |
| Genre | Jazz | 
| Label | Cameo | 
| Producer | Elliot Mezer | 
Recording and music
    
Drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones led a quintet in the period 1963–64; this led to the recording of Five on Eight.[1] The album was produced by Elliot Mezer.[2]
Release and reception
    
The album was released by Cameo Records.[1] It was Jones's only album as leader.[1] 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
    
- Seldon Powell – tenor sax (tracks 1–5)
 - Joe Farrell – tenor sax (tracks 6–9)
 - Tommy Turrentine – trumpet (tracks 6–9)
 - Jaki Byard – piano (tracks 6–9)
 - Gene Bertoncini – guitar
 - Major Holley – bass (tracks 1–5)
 - Teddy Smith – bass (tracks 6–9)
 - Rufus Jones – drums
 
References
    
- Yanow, Scott "Rufus 'Speedy' Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
 - Jones, Rufus "Five on Eight" (LP liner notes). Cameo Records. C1076.
 - "Three-star Albums" (February 22, 1964). Billboard. p. 29.
 
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