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Earth Jones
2026-11-15 08:13:01 · Cedar Herald Index
Earth Jones is a jazz album by drummer Elvin Jones, recorded in 1982 and released on the Palo Alto label.
Reception
The AllMusic review states: "The solos are unpredictable but logical, and the blend between the lyrical Hino and Liebman is appealing".

Track listing
"Three Card Molly" (Elvin Jones) - 8:03
"Is Seeing Believing?" (Dave Liebman) - 7:58
"The Top of the Middle" (Liebman) - 3:56
"Earth Jones" (Liebman) - 7:07
"Never Let Me Go" (Ray Evans, Jay Livingston) - 7:27
"Day and Night" (Liebman) - 7:46
Personnel
Elvin Jones - drums
Terumasa Hino - cornet
Dave Liebman - soprano saxophone, flute
Kenny Kirkland - piano, electric piano
George Mraz - bass
References
1982 albums
Elvin Jones albums
Palo Alto Records albums
Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio
