Consummation (album)

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Consummation
Consummation cover
Studio album by Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra
Released 1970
Recorded A&R Studios, New York City, 1970 January, May
Genre Jazz
Length 46:32
Label Blue Note
Producer(s) Sonny Lester
Professional reviews

Consummation has been considered one of the best albums by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band. It was released in 1970 but re-released in 2002. It was recorded At A&R Studios in New York City.

[edit] Track listing

All Compositions are by Thad Jones.

  1. "Dedication" – 5:13
  2. "It Only Happens Every Time" – 3:07
  3. "Tiptoe" – 6:42
  4. "A Child Is Born" – 4:09
  5. "Us" – 10:38
  6. "Ahunk Ahunk" – 5:09
  7. "Fingers" – 3:37
  8. "Consummation" – 7:57

[edit] Personnel

  • Thad Jones – flugelhorn
  • Snooky Young – trumpet
  • Danny Moore – trumpet
  • Al Porcino – trumpet
  • Marvin Stamm – trumpet
  • Eddie Bert – trombone
  • Benny Powell – trombone
  • Jimmy Knepper – trombone
  • Cliff Heather – bass trombone
  • Jerome Richardson – soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
  • Jerry Dodgion – alto saxophone, clarinet, flute
  • Billy Harper – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Eddie Daniels – tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
  • Richie Kamuca – baritone saxophone (Tracks 1, 3, 8), clarinet
  • Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone (Tracks 4, 6)
  • Joe Farrell – baritone saxophone (Track 7)
  • Roland Hanna – acoustic piano, electric piano
  • Richard Davis – acoustic bass, electric bass
  • Mel Lewis – drums