Blues for Dracula

• Artist: Philly Joe Jones
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• Release Date: September 17, 1958
• Total Time: 42:31
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Drummer Philly Joe Jones' debut recording as a leader, made shortly after he left Miles Davis' Quintet, starts out with his amusing but overly long monologue on "Blues for Dracula," during which he does his best to imitate Bela Lugosi. The remainder of the set (which has been reissued on CD) is more conventional, with fine playing from cornetist Nat Adderley, trombonist Julian Priester, the great tenor Johnny Griffin, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Jimmy Garrison, and the drummer/leader. Dizzy Gillespie's "Ow" and Cal Massey's "Fiesta" are heard in lengthy versions on the worthwhile but not overly essential release. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Blues for Dracula	Johnny Griffin	Philly Joe Jones	(8:11)
Trick Street	Owen Marshall	Philly Joe Jones	(3:47)
Fiesta	Cal Massey	Philly Joe Jones	(10:25)
Tune-Up	Miles Davis	Philly Joe Jones	(8:00)
Ow!	Dizzy Gillespie	Philly Joe Jones	(12:08)

Credits

Nat Adderley (Cornet), Jimmy Garrison (Bass), Philly Joe Jones (Drums), Paul Weller (Photography), Johnny Griffin (?), Johnny Griffin (Saxophone), Nat Adderley (?), Paul Bacon (Cover Design), Philly Joe Jones (Performer), Julian Priester (?), Jack Higgins (Engineer), Tommy Flanagan (?), Phil DeLancie (Digital Remastering), Orrin Keepnews (Producer), Julian Priester (Trombone), Tommy Flanagan (Piano), Johnny Griffin (Sax (Tenor)), Orrin Keepnews (Liner Notes), Jimmy Garrison (?)