And Then Again

A standout early leadership recording from drummer Elvin Jones, showcasing his distinctive voice beyond his Coltrane collaborations. Featuring sharp arrangements by Melba Liston, the session brings together an impressive ensemble including cornetist Thad Jones, pianist Hank Jones, saxophonists Frank Wess and Charles Davis on baritone, and trombonist Hunt Peters. The group balances tightly composed pieces—"Azan," "Elvin Elpus," and "All Deliberate Speed"—that blend bebop with modernist sensibilities, alongside the free-flowing title track, a spontaneous group improvisation that captures the ensemble's creative chemistry.