Jessica Jones Quartet - Nod (2017)

A historic gathering of musicians, this album features guest artists Joseph Jarman of the Art Ensemble of Chicago on bass clarinet and alto saxophone and Connie Crothers on piano, each contributing an original to the date. The band – Jessica & Tony Jones on tenor sax, Ken Filiano on bass and Derrek Phillips on drums – comprised the Jessica Jones Quartet of that era. Vocalist Candace Jones appears on a wrenching rendition of “These Foolish Things.” 

Jessica and Tony were working with Joseph Jarman/Chris Chalfant’s large ensemble “Lifetime Visions Orchestra” and also studying with Connie Crothers at the time of this recording. However, it is the first time Joseph and Connie themselves met. And, sadly, it’s likely the only time they ever played together.

Bird's Word

Little Melonae

Happiness Is

Waynopolis

Love and Persevere

Manhattan

These Foolish Things

Platform Shoes - Apocalypse

Jessica Jones (tenor saxophone, piano)

Tony Jones (tenor saxophone)

Derrek Phillips (drums, vocals on "Platform Shoes - Apocalypse")

Ken Filiano (bass)

With:

Connie Crothers (piano on "Bird's Word," "Happiness Is")

Joseph Jarman (alto sax on "Little Melonae," bass clarinet on "Love and Persevere")

Mark Taylor (French horn on "Happiness Is," "Waynopolis," "Love and Persevere")

Levi Jones (vocals on "Happiness Is")

Candace Jones (vocals on "These Foolish Things")