This 1988 release captures Jones in a more relaxed, soulful setting towards the end of his career. It showcases his enduring melodicism and deep groove.
- "Right Down Front" was released on the Original Jazz Classics label in 1988.
- The album features a lineup including Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone and Percy Heath on piano.
- This recording occurred during a period when Jones was increasingly focusing on his own projects after years as a sideman.
Sam Jones was an American jazz bassist, composer, and arranger. He was a key figure in the hard bop and soul jazz movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
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