Illinois Jacquet: Swing's The Thing (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJS-101 Twelve More Bars To Go

Twelve More Bars To Go

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provides solid evidence of the unparalleled artistry of one of jazz’s must-hear voices

Illinois Jacquet: Swing's The Thing (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJS-101 Twelve More Bars To GoVerve, 1957 Originally recorded for the Clef label in 1956, Swings The Thing features the tenor great in a stellar sextet with Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Jimmy Jones (piano), Herb Ellis (guitar), Ray Brown (bass) and Jo Jones (drums). While Jacquets sessions as a leader may have been infrequent during this time, this session hits a magical mark with the 6 song set being highlighted by the tracks "Las Vegas Blues," Harlem Nocturne," and "Achtung."