Poly-Currents features drummer Elvin Jones leading a sextet full of notables, who include the underrated tenor great George Coleman; Joe Farrell on tenor, flute, and English horn; baritonist Pepper Adams; bassist Wilbur Little, and Candido on congas. They stretch out on group originals highlighted by "Mr. Jones" and "Whew." In addition, flutist Fred Tompkins teams up with Farrell's flute, Little, and Jones on his own "Yes." Advanced modal hard bop with all of the musicians playing in top form. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Agenda (Elvin Jones)
2. Aggape Love (Joe Farrell)
3. Mr. Jones (Keiko Jones)
4. Yes (Fred Tompkins)
5. Whew (Wilbur Little)
ELVIN JONES drums
JOE FARRELL english horn, flute, tenor sax, bass flute
GEORGE COLEMAN tenor saxophone
PEPPER ADAMS baritone sax
WILBUR LITTLE bass
CANDIDO CAMERO conga
Recorded September 26, 1969 at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Blue Note Records - BST-84331