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Contents: [2SHM-CD] This is a completely unreleased live recording from 1967 by Elvin Jones, one of the greatest drummers in jazz history. It captures a heated live performance held at Pookie's Pub in New York from July 28-30, 1967, just two weeks after John Coltrane's death. It was recorded just one month after the recording of the masterpiece album "Heavy Sounds," released by Impulse! in 1968, and is noteworthy for playing tracks from that album such as "Launchy Rita" and "M.E." Also, Larry Young makes a guest appearance on "Gingerbread Boy," playing piano instead of organ. Media Reviews and More: This is a completely unreleased live recording from 1967 by Elvin Jones, one of the greatest drummers in jazz history. This recording captures a electrifying live performance at Pookie's Pub in New York City, held from July 28-30, 1967, just two weeks after John Coltrane's death. It's also noteworthy that this recording took place a month after the recording of their acclaimed 1968 album, *Heavy Sounds*, released by Impulse!, and features tracks from that album such as "Launchy Rita" and "M.E." Furthermore, Larry Young makes a guest appearance on "Gingerbread Boy," playing piano instead of organ. (C)RS
