Jones, Elvin
Overview
Works: | 1,798 works in 6,166 publications in 4 languages and 44,354 library holdings |
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Genres: | Jazz Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Jazz vocals Nonfiction films Concert films Live sound recordings Blues (Music) Excerpts Arrangements (Music) Songs |
Roles: | Performer, Instrumentalist, Author, per, Composer, bat, htt, Actor, Musician, Other, tam, Author of introduction, Dedicatee, Narrator, chi, Director, Interviewee |
Classifications: | M1366.C65, 781.65 |
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Most widely held works about
Elvin Jones
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( )
- Contemporary musicians. profiles of the people in music( )
- Different drummer, Elvin Jones by Elvin Jones( Visual )
- 52nd Street beat : modern jazz drummers, 1945-1965 by Joe Hunt( Book )
- Bleu fauve by Zéno Bianu( Book )
- Contemporary Black biography : profiles from the international Black community ; Volume 14( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music( )
- Jazz and Blues Art Box collection( Visual )
- Bird said 'play' by Carl Schurer( Book )
- Delfeayo Marsalis oral history interview by Delfeayo Marsalis( )
- A.B.C. Pictures Corp. presents Zachariah : from Cinerama Releasing Corporation( Visual )
- Cuthbert Simpkins interviews on John Coltrane by Cuthbert Ormond Simpkins( )
- Elvin Jones : defining his essential contributions to jazz by Barry W Elmes( Book )
- The music of Elvin Jones : an enquiry into the contributions of a jazz drumming innovator by Daniel Hirsch( )
- Freedom in time : Elvin Jones' 1960's rhythm section gestalt by Andrew Gander( )
- [Interview of jazz drummer Elvin Jones] by Elvin Jones( Recording )
- Oral history interview with Ronnie Matthews( Visual )
- [Photographs of jazz musicians] by Michael Montfort( Visual )
- Contemporary Black biography. profiles from the international Black community( Book )
- Anything for Jazz : Different drummer, Elvin Jones by Jaki Byard( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Elvin Jones
A love supreme by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
9 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by John Coltrane, tenor saxophone ; McCoy Tyner, piano ; Jimmy Garrison, bass ; Elvin Jones, drums
9 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by John Coltrane, tenor saxophone ; McCoy Tyner, piano ; Jimmy Garrison, bass ; Elvin Jones, drums
A love supreme by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
104 editions published between 1964 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First disc consists of A Love Supreme as released in 1965 as Impulse AS-77. Second disc includes the John Coltrane Quartet's only live performance of the suite, recorded at the Antibes Jazz Festival that summer. Also includes the long-rumored sextet version of the opening movement
104 editions published between 1964 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First disc consists of A Love Supreme as released in 1965 as Impulse AS-77. Second disc includes the John Coltrane Quartet's only live performance of the suite, recorded at the Antibes Jazz Festival that summer. Also includes the long-rumored sextet version of the opening movement
The very best of John Coltrane by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Giant steps; (4:43) --; Cousin Mary; (5:45) --; Naima; (4:21) --; Like Sonny; (5:51) --; My shining hour; (4:50) --; My favorite things; (13:41) --; Central Park West; (4:12) --; Summertime; (11:31) --; Mr. Syms; (5:19) --; Equinox; (8:33) --; Body and soul; (5:35)
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Giant steps; (4:43) --; Cousin Mary; (5:45) --; Naima; (4:21) --; Like Sonny; (5:51) --; My shining hour; (4:50) --; My favorite things; (13:41) --; Central Park West; (4:12) --; Summertime; (11:31) --; Mr. Syms; (5:19) --; Equinox; (8:33) --; Body and soul; (5:35)
Ballads by
John Coltrane Quartet(
Recording
)
49 editions published between 1962 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Say it (Over and over again). You don't know what love is. Too young to go steady. All or nothing at all. I wish I knew. What's new? It's easy to remember. Nancy (with the laughing face)
49 editions published between 1962 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 639 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enth.: Say it (Over and over again). You don't know what love is. Too young to go steady. All or nothing at all. I wish I knew. What's new? It's easy to remember. Nancy (with the laughing face)
My favorite things by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
78 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Another landmark recording by John Coltrane. The album features the legendary saxophonist adding his inimitable style to a collection of pop standards that includes Everytime We Say Goodbye
78 editions published between 1960 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 619 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Another landmark recording by John Coltrane. The album features the legendary saxophonist adding his inimitable style to a collection of pop standards that includes Everytime We Say Goodbye
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
6 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Both directions at once : the lost album by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
26 editions published in 2018 in 3 languages and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Featuring the Classic Quartet, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones, and recorded at the end of a two-week run at Birdland, the music on this album represents one of the most influential groups in music history both performing in a musical style it had perfected. Unknown until 2004 and unheard until now
26 editions published in 2018 in 3 languages and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Featuring the Classic Quartet, John Coltrane, McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones, and recorded at the end of a two-week run at Birdland, the music on this album represents one of the most influential groups in music history both performing in a musical style it had perfected. Unknown until 2004 and unheard until now
My favorite things by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
4 editions published between 1988 and 2014 and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1988 and 2014 and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The real McCoy by
McCoy Tyner(
Recording
)
55 editions published between 1900 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the start of what would be the first of seven albums, the former leader for Impulse, McCoy Tyner teams up with Henderson, Carter, Jones to create an easily recommended album
55 editions published between 1900 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the start of what would be the first of seven albums, the former leader for Impulse, McCoy Tyner teams up with Henderson, Carter, Jones to create an easily recommended album
Impressions by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
68 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
68 editions published between 1963 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 499 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Speak no evil by
Wayne Shorter(
Recording
)
3 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 452 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bill Frisell with Dave Holland and Elvin Jones by
Bill Frisell(
Recording
)
20 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 439 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Coltrane live in '60, '61 & '65 by
John Coltrane(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2007 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three separate shows reveal Coltrane's ascending creative arc from hard bop innovation as a member of the Miles Davis Quartet to consummate bandleader to unrivalled jazz visionary
3 editions published in 2007 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three separate shows reveal Coltrane's ascending creative arc from hard bop innovation as a member of the Miles Davis Quartet to consummate bandleader to unrivalled jazz visionary
Ascension by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1965 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Titelliste: 1. Ascension (Edition II) 2. Ascension (Edition I)
30 editions published between 1965 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Titelliste: 1. Ascension (Edition II) 2. Ascension (Edition I)
Speak no evil by
Wayne Shorter(
Recording
)
68 editions published between 1964 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
68 editions published between 1964 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
57 editions published between 1963 and 2022 in 4 languages and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
57 editions published between 1963 and 2022 in 4 languages and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A night at the Village Vanguard by
Sonny Rollins(
Recording
)
34 editions published between 1958 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1958 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 351 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ready for Freddie by
Freddie Hubbard(
Recording
)
25 editions published between 1962 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1962 and 2021 in 4 languages and held by 344 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coltrane plays the blues by
John Coltrane(
Recording
)
42 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coltrane busted out some classy bop tunes with a blues taste on this 1960 recording that features six originals and one by drummer Elvin Jones. Pay particular attention to cuts such as Blues to Elvin and Blues to You
42 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coltrane busted out some classy bop tunes with a blues taste on this 1960 recording that features six originals and one by drummer Elvin Jones. Pay particular attention to cuts such as Blues to Elvin and Blues to You
The best of John Coltrane by
John Coltrane(
)
22 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coltrane plays both tenor and soprano sax on this superb compilation of a few of his best recordings. There's a total of six tracks with the most notables being Afro Blue and Chasin' the Trane
22 editions published between 1970 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coltrane plays both tenor and soprano sax on this superb compilation of a few of his best recordings. There's a total of six tracks with the most notables being Afro Blue and Chasin' the Trane
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- Tyner, McCoy Other Arranger Performer Lyricist Musician Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Coltrane, John 1926-1967 Other Arranger Performer Musician Writer of accompanying material Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Garrison, Jimmy Other Performer Musician Instrumentalist Composer
- John Coltrane Quartet Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Workman, Reggie Performer Instrumentalist
- Davis, Steve 1929-1987 Other Performer Musician Instrumentalist
- Dolphy, Eric Arranger Performer Musician Conductor Author Instrumentalist
- Carter, Ron 1937- Other Performer Instrumentalist
- Hubbard, Freddie Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Chambers, Paul 1935-1969 Performer Instrumentalist Author Composer
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African American musicians African Americans Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Armstrong, Louis, Blakey, Art, Blue Blues (Music) Bop (Music) Byard, Jaki Clarke, Kenny, Clauzel, Jacques Cool jazz Drummers (Musicians) Ferguson, Maynard Flanagan, Tommy Free jazz Haynes, Roy Hinton, Milt Hubbard, Freddie Instrumental music Jazz Jazz--Analysis, appreciation Jazz festivals Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Jones, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Klein, Yves, Live sound recordings Marsalis, Branford Moreira, Airto Music Musicals--Excerpts, Arranged Musicians Pianists Piano music (Jazz) Piano with jazz ensemble Popular music Purim, Flora Roach, Max, Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophone with jazz ensemble Social skills Suites (Jazz ensemble) Switzerland--Bern Trumpet music (Jazz) Trumpet with jazz ensemble United States Weston, Randy, Williams, Tony,
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Alternative Names
Elvin Jones
Elvin Jones American jazz drummer
Elvin Jones americký jazzový hudebník
Elvin Jones Amerikaans drummer (1927-2004)
Elvin Jones amerikansk musikar og trommeslagar
Elvin Jones amerikansk musiker och trummis
Elvin Jones amerikansk musiker og trommeslager
Elvin Jones amerykański muzyk jazzowy
Elvin Jones batterista statunitense
Elvin Jones batteur américain
Elvin Jones ceoltóir Meiriceánach
Elvin Jones Group
Elvin Jones músic estatunidenc
Elvin Jones músico estadounidense
Elvin Jones músicu estauxunidense
Elvin Jones muzikant amerikan
Elvin Jones US-amerikanischer Jazz-Schlagzeuger
Elvin Jones yhdysvaltalainen muusikko
Elvin Ray Jones
Jones, Elizabeth Ann
Jones, Elvin
Jones, Elvin 1927-2004
Jones, Elvin (Elvin Ray), 1927-2004
Jones Elvin Ray
Jones Elvin Ray 1927-2004
Джонс Элвин
Елвін Джонс американський джазовий барабанщик
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אלווין ג'ונס
אלווין ג'ונס מוזיקאי אמריקאי
إلفين جونز موسيقي أمريكي
آلوین جونز درامر و موسیقیدان آمریکایی
এলভিন জোন্স মার্কিন সুরকার
엘빈 존스
존스, 엘빈 1927-2004
존스, 엘빈 레이 1927-2004
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