A challenging, forward-looking jazz album featuring Jones in a quintet setting with future stars Dave Liebman and Steve Turre. The intricate compositions and powerful drumming showcase Jones's relentless drive and harmonic sophistication.
- "Poly-Currents" was recorded on April 19, 1970, at A&R Studios in New York City.
- The album features compositions by Elvin Jones, as well as Kenny Barron and Dave Liebman.
- This was one of Jones's first albums as a bandleader for the Blue Note label after his departure from Coltrane's group.
Elvin Jones is a jazz drummer from Detroit, Michigan, best known for his groundbreaking work with John Coltrane. He was a foundational figure in the avant-garde jazz scene of the 1960s. He released "Poly-Currents" in 1970, a period where he was exploring more expansive and diverse sonic territories beyond his iconic trio work. This album places him as a bandleader navigating the evolving jazz landscape of the early 1970s.
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