The Jones Boys was a session conceived by
Leonard Feather featuring a number of musicians named "Jones," though none of them are related. This session, originally recorded for Period and reissued as a part of Fantasy's Original Jazz Classics limited-edition series, has a rhythm section consisting of pianist
Jimmy Jones, bassist
Eddie Jones, and drummer
Jo Jones.
Thad Jones' muted trumpet carries a swinging version of
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "No Other Love," followed by a lush interpretation of "You Leave Me Breathless" and the trumpeter's tasty original "Blues for the Joneses." The somewhat obscure trumpeter
Reunald Jones (best known for his section work in the bands of
Count Basie,
Chick Webb, and
Don Redman) and
Quincy Jones (heard on flügelhorn) join
Thad Jones on several selections, including
Quincy's fireworks-filled "The Jones Bash" and the funky blues "Jones Beach." This very desirable CD should be snapped up before it becomes a collector's item once more.