Five on Eight

Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.

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

1. "I Long for Your Love" – 3:12
2. "My Special Dream" – 3:50
3. "Theme from 'The Prize'" – 4:00
4. "Ebb Tide" – 2:27
5. "Bird Brain" – 3:45
6. "Just About That Time" – 3:02
7. "A Secret" – 4:47
8. "Rollin'" – 5:35
9. "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