Blues for Dracula
Blues for Dracula is the debut album by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones which was recorded in 1958 for the Riverside label.[1]
| Blues for Dracula | ||||
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| Released | 1958 | |||
| Recorded | September 17, 1958 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:31 | |||
| Label | Riverside RLP 12-282 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
The Allmusic review called it a "worthwhile but not overly essential release".[2] It features Jones vocal impersonation of Bela Lugosi.[4]
Track listing
- "Blues for Dracula" (Johnny Griffin) - 8:11
- "Trick Street" (Owen Marshall) - 3:47
- "Fiesta" (Cal Massey) - 10:25
- "Tune-Up" (Miles Davis) - 8:00
- "Ow!" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 12:08
Personnel
References
- Philly Joe Jones discography accessed September 26, 2012
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 26, 2012
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 114. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- Korall, Burt (2002). Drummin' Men: The Heartbeat of Jazz The Bebop Years. New York City: Oxford University Press. p. 219.
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