The recording consists of original compositions and rearranged jazz standards:
The 1981 "Jazz Machine" lineup featured a mix of emerging and established talents: : Leader and drums. Carter Jefferson & Dwayne Armstrong : Tenor saxophones. Fumio Karashima : Piano. Marvin Horne : Guitar. Andy McCloud : Bass. Featured Tracks
Watch the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine perform live at the Jazz Showcase to see their high-energy interaction firsthand:
: A Duke Ellington classic that provides a contrast to the high-energy polyrhythms with more lyrical, soulful playing.