Elvin Jones - At This Point In Time (1973)

At This Point in Time (1973) is a pivotal album by the legendary jazz drummer Elvin Jones, one of the most influential percussionists in jazz history. Known for his innovative and powerful drumming style, Jones was a key member of the iconic John Coltrane Quartet and contributed significantly to the evolution of jazz drumming, especially in the realms of modal and avant-garde jazz. This album, released on the Blue Note label, captures Jones at a time when he was exploring a more personal and introspective sound, yet still grounded in the hard bop and post-bop traditions.

Tracklist

01 - At This Point In Time [07:35]
02 - Currents/Pollen [11:16]
03 - The Prime Element [08:19]
04 - Whims Of Bal [12:24]
05 - Pauke Tanz [06:25]
06 - The Unknighted Nations [06:28]
07 - Don't Cry [07:42]

personnel :

Elvin Jones: drums
Steve Grossman: soprano and tenor saxophone
Frank Foster: soprano and tenor saxophone
Pepper Adams: baritone saxophone
Cornell Dupree: guitar
Jan Hammer: piano, electric piano, synthesizer
Gene Perla: bass, electric bass
Candido Camero: congas
Richie 'Pablo' Landrum: percussion
Omar Clay: percussion, programmable rhythm box
Warren Smith: tympani