Drums Around the World

Drums Around the World
Studio album by Philly Joe Jones
Released	1959
Recorded	May 4, 11 & 28, 1959 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	47:20
Label	Riverside RLP 12-302
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Philly Joe Jones chronology
Blues for Dracula (1958) Drums Around the World (1959) Showcase (1959)

Drums Around the World (subtitled Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds) is the second album led by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones. It was recorded in 1959 and released on the Riverside label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

The AllMusic review states: "There is some strong playing but this set is primarily recommended to fans of Philly Joe Jones's drum solos."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Philly Joe Jones except as indicated

1. "Blue Gwynn" - 7:29
2. "Stablemates" (Benny Golson) - 5:56
3. "Stablemates" [alternate take] (Golson) - 4:27 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "Carioca ('El Tambores')" (Edward Eliscu, Gus Kahn, Vincent Youmans) - 4:29
5. "The Tribal Message" [Drum Solo] - 2:51
6. "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 8:17
7. "Land of the Blue Veils" (Golson) - 3:38
8. "Philly J.J." (Tadd Dameron) - 10:13

• Recorded in New York City on May 4 (tracks 4, 7 & 8), May 11 (tracks 1-3 & 6) and May 28 (track 5), 1959.

Personnel

• Philly Joe Jones – drums
• Blue Mitchell (tracks 1-3 & 6), Lee Morgan (tracks 1-4 & 6-8) – trumpet
• Curtis Fuller – trombone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Herbie Mann – flute, piccolo (tracks 4, 7 & 8)
• Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Benny Golson – tenor saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Sahib Shihab – baritone saxophone (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Wynton Kelly – piano (tracks 1-4 & 6-8)
• Jimmy Garrison (tracks 4, 7 & 8), Sam Jones (tracks 1-3 & 6) – bass

References