Sam Jones | Cello Again

 

Cello Again Review

 

by Scott Yanow

Bassist Sam Jones, who had not recorded on cello in 14 years at the time of this session, sticks exclusively to that instrument throughout this enjoyable, boppish set. Altoist Charles McPherson helps out and almost steals the show on three of the seven selections, but the rhythm section (pianist Barry Harris, bassist David Williams and drummer Billy Higgins) is contentedly subservient to Jones, who takes cello solos on each selection.   Allmusic

 

Sam Jones 

Cello Again       

All compositions by Sam Jones except as indicated

1. "In Walked Ray" - 4:48
2. "Old Folks" (Dedette Lee Hill, Willard Robison) - 5:19
3. "Scorpio" - 5:48
4. "Easy to Love" (Cole Porter) - 5:29
5. "Midnight Waltz" (Cedar Walton) - 5:34
6. "Angel in the Night" (Billy Higgins) - 7:19Sam Jones Cello Again
7. "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) - 4:53

• Sam Jones - cello
• Charles McPherson - alto saxophone
• Barry Harris - piano
• David Williams - bass
• Billy Higgins - drums

Cello Again is an album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones which was recorded in 1976 and released on the Xanadu label.^[1] 

The album was recorded on January 5, 1976.^[2] The music consists of standards, one composition by Billy Higgins, and two by Jones, including "In Walked Ray", from his 1961 album The Chant.^[2]

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