A landmark debut from guitarist Rodney Jones, Articulation captures the vibrant New York jazz scene of the late ’70s with a lineup of exceptional players. Recorded while Jones was working alongside giants such as Dizzy Gillespie and Tommy Flanagan, the album blends post‑bop, soul‑jazz and expressive improvisation with a youthful, exploratory edge. Featuring standout contributions from Wallace Roney III, Arthur Blythe, Bob Mintzer, Kenny Kirkland, Kenwood Denard, Bernadine Davis, Benjamin Brown, Bruce Johnson and Bemshi Jones, this audiophile reissue brings renewed clarity and warmth to a cult jazz favourite.

Track Listing

1. Articulation
2. 1978
3. Hard New York Swing
4. Interlude 1
5. Child Ville
6. Blues For Wes
7. Nereda

Features

180‑gram audiophile vinyl
Debut album from Rodney Jones
Includes “Articulation”, “Hard New York Swing” and “Blues For Wes”
Featuring Wallace Roney III, Arthur Blythe, Bob Mintzer, Bernadine Davis, Kenny Kirkland, Kenwood Denard, Benjamin Brown, Bruce Johnson and Bemshi Jones
Liner notes by Wim van Eyle
Coloured vinyl pressing

Information

Artist: Rodney Jones
Title: Articulation
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Coloured, 180g
Country: Europe
Original Release Year: 1978
Genre: Jazz
Style: Post‑Bop / Soul‑Jazz / Contemporary Jazz