The Truth: Heard Live at the Blue Note is a live album by jazz drummer Elvin Jones, recorded in 1999 and released on the Half Note label in 2004.
Reception The AllMusic review stated, "All of the musicians are in top form and were clearly inspired to be playing with Elvin Jones. Although falling short of being a classic, this set has many bright moments".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 1, 2012 The All About Jazz review stated, "The Truth is one of Jones' last recorded performances, certainly his last as a leader. It is a fitting epitaph to an artist who inspired legions of drummers and, with Coltrane, helped push forward the boundaries of modern music. He is missed"Kelman, J. Album Review, All About Jazz, October 13, 2004 The JazzTimes review stated, "Recorded in 1999, when he was at full strength, this was a night for hard blowing at the Blue Note... The Truth preserves one ordinary night in a club among thousands in the career of Elvin Jones, and it is important enough".Conrad, T. Album Review, JazzTimes, January/February 2005
Track listing All compositions by Elvin Jones except as indicated "E.J.'s Blues" - 8:13 "Straight No Chaser" (Thelonious Monk) - 7:35 "Body and Soul" (Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton, Johnny Green) - 9:53 "Truth" (Keiko Jones) - 7:25 "A Lullaby of Itsugo Village" (Traditional) - 7:40 "Wise One" (John Coltrane) - 12:16 "Three Card Molly" - 7:52
Personnel Elvin Jones - drums Darren Barrett - trumpet Robin Eubanks - trombone Michael Brecker - saxophone Antoine Roney - saxophone Carlos McKinney - piano Gene Perla - bass Steven Bensusan - executive producer Andy Bigan - assistant Greg Calbi - mastering Chaz Clifton - assistant Jon D'Uva - digital editing Jack Kreisberg - audio production, producer Steve Remote - audio engineer, coordination, engineer, mixing
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