The Soul Society Explained

The Soul Society is the debut album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label.^[1]

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "all eight selections are memorable on this highly recommended disc".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Some Kinda Mean" (Keter Betts) - 5:49
2. "All Members" (Jimmy Heath) - 4:11
3. "The Old Country" (Curtis Lewis, Nat Adderley) - 6:05
4. "Just Friends" (John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis) - 4:13
5. "Home" (Cannonball Adderley) - 5:13
6. "Deep Blue Cello" (Sam Jones) - 4:57
7. "There Is No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes) - 3:41
8. "So Tired" (Bobby Timmons) - 6:17

Personnel

• Sam Jones - bass (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 8), cello (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
• Nat Adderley - cornet (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
• Blue Mitchell - trumpet (tracks 2, 3, 5 & 8)
  • • Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone Charles Davis - baritone saxophone Bobby Timmons - piano
• Keter Betts - bass (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 7)
• Louis Hayes - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/riverside-records/catalog-300-series/#rlp-12-324 Riverside Records discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 17, 2012