Steve Griggs - Reviews

Jones for Elvin - Volume 2

CD review by Mark Corroto from AllAboutJazz.com (June 2000)

Saxophonist Steve Griggs convinced legendary drummer Elvin Jones to record a session with four Seattle musicians in 1998. His Jones for Elvin was covered in the November 1999 reviews section . He is back with additional tracks, more Elvin and great music. This edition has seven tracks, six Griggs’ originals and the standard "The More I See You." Beside "Zones For Elvin," this isn’t an all-E.J. date. Griggs is a solid Coltrane disciple and is complemented by Petersen and Thomas.

You cannot help but focus on the sticks of Jones, though. Whether the band plays a straight bop line or exquisite ballads, I followed the great man’s drumming throughout. Check it out at http://www.hipcitymusic.com.