John McLaughlin - Tones For Elvin Jones

"Tones For Elvin Jones" is from John McLaughlin's long-anticipated tribute album to his true musical hero, John Coltrane. It's not surprising that he wanted Elvin Jones, Coltrane's longtime drummer, to appear on it. (And of course this song, a McLaughlin original, is exactly what its title says, a tune for Jones himself.) Less expected was that the result would be a trio date, with Joey DeFrancesco on Hammond organ. It's a great album, with three musicians with deep technique and a profound love for jazz both supporting and pushing each other.