Elvin JonesPoly-Currents

Label:

Blue Note – BST 84331

Series:

Blue Note Tone Poet Series

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo , 180g, Gatefold

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Jazz

Style:

Post Bop

Tracklist

A1 Agenda
Written-ByE. Jones*
13:55
A2 Agappe Love
Written-ByJ. Farrell*
5:48
B1 Mr. Jones
Written-ByK. Jones*
7:34
B2 Yes
Written-By, FluteF. Tompkins*
2:20
B3 Whew
Written-ByW. Little*
9:27

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyBlue Note Records
  • Record CompanyCapitol Records, LLC
  • Record CompanyBlue Note Records Inc.
  • Record CompanyLiberty Records, Inc.
  • Manufactured ByRecord Technology Incorporated
  • Copyright ©Capitol Records, LLC
  • Recorded AtVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
  • Pressed ByRecord Technology Incorporated – 39080
  • Printed ByStoughton Printing Co.
  • Mastered AtCohearent Audio
  • Lacquer Cut AtCohearent Audio

Credits

  • Art DirectionFrank Gauna
  • Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax]Pepper Adams
  • BassWilbur Little
  • Congas [Conga]Candido Camero*
  • Design [Cover Design By], Cover [Cover Design By]Havona
  • DrumsElvin Jones
  • FluteFred Tompkins (tracks: B2)
  • Lacquer Cut ByKPG*
  • Mastered By [LP Mastering By]Kevin Gray
  • Producer [Original Session Produced By], Photography ByFrancis Wolff
  • Producer [Produced By]Alfred Lion
  • Recorded By [Recording By]Rudy Van Gelder
  • Sleeve NotesLeonard Feather
  • Supervised By [LP Supervision By]Joe Harley
  • Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]George Coleman
  • Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax], Bass Flute, Flute, English HornJoe Farrell

Notes

Recorded on September 26, 1969 at Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

[On rear]
A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1970 on Blue Note Records
© 2023 Capitol Records, LLC. Blue Note® is a ed trademark of Capitol Records, LLC.

[On labels]
Blue Note Records Inc • A division of Liberty Records, Inc.

Runouts are etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Printed): 6 02445 26216 8
  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC_A): 602445262168
  • Other (Hype sticker): STDTPRVGCT
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side label): 602445262168-A
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side label): 602445262168-B
  • Matrix / Runout (A-side runout): B0034923-01-A KPG@CA 39080.1(3)...
  • Matrix / Runout (B-side runout): B0034923-01-B KPG@CA 39080.1(3)...

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Poly-Currents (LP, Album) Blue Note BST 84331 1970
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Poly-Currents (LP, Album) Blue Note BST 84331, BST 84331 K 1970
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Poly-Currents (LP, Album) Blue Note BST 84331 UK 1970
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Poly-Currents (LP, Album, Stereo) Blue Note BST 84331 US 1970
New Submission
Poly-Currents (8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo, Sonic Spectrum +) Liberty UA Stereo-Tape 9070 US 1970

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Reviews

  • El_Pepe's avatar
    El_Pepe
    This is a fantastic album which I didn't know and bought because I wanted to have an Elvin Jones in a tone poet pressing. I am delighted I did!
    I'm just listening to it for the second time in a row, there's so much going on, little details, fascinating (poly)rhythms, and a quality of sound that puts a smile on my face and soundtracks a hot evening in Lisbon. Sometimes life can be this simple!
    • raf_k's avatar
      raf_k
      Incredible rhythms and grooves, the pressing matches the music quality too. Top material that’s adventurous and fun to listen to.
      • DonHans's avatar
        DonHans
        Amazing music and very good quality, dynamic and silent pressing. Jacket is top quality. One of the best quality Tone Poets I have heard
        Highly recommended
        • Nicola_Agnoletto's avatar
          Very warm sound, big soundstage and great dynamics. Almost zero surface noise, no distracting clicks or pops detected. If I really have to be picky, my copy has a very slight waviness, almost imperceptible using a good clamp.
          As always, high quality jacket (...that don't fit in standard outer sleeves).
          • paconacho's avatar
            paconacho
            Edited one year ago
            Sounds fantastic. Bit different but awesome playing. One of my fave tone poets for sure. Great pres there with the best tone poet pressings I have, particularly the horns.
            • cey103's avatar
              cey103
              this reord sounds fantastic, and the print job on the front of the jacket is awful. they darkened the pic, and you cant see mr jones face.
              • arhythmt's avatar
                arhythmt
                Edited one year ago
                Terrific pressing (I assume the original tapes are still in decent condition), rewards multiple listenings because there's so much going on here. Excellent packaging for this release as well. I think "Mr. Jones" is my favorite track on this album; Jones' wife Keiko is credited with creating that track, which makes me want to listen to more of her compositions!
                • dale_c_12345's avatar
                  dale_c_12345
                  Not sure I can say what hasn’t already been said but this album sounds amazing. I’m a big Elvin Jones fan and was really excited when the 2024 Tone Poet list dropped last year. Totally worth the wait. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy.
                  • pshico87's avatar
                    pshico87
                    IMPRESSIVE Pressing.
                    I've got about 15 albums from Tone Poet Series. All are Excellent but this one is easily on the Top3.
                    Great precision on all the details, mix is precise. Sound is deep and crystal clear, The relief is fantastic, Bass is loud and clear.
                    This pressing is erectile !
                    • Pha_Q's avatar
                      Pha_Q
                      Edited one year ago
                      Might be the best sounding Tone Poet album I've purchased and that's saying something. Stunning.

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