New Agenda
Elvin Jones · 1975
42 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of intricate rhythms and melodic improvisation, showcasing jazz's post-bop evolution through Elvin Jones' dynamic drumming.
Top tracks — play these first
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Someone's Rocking My Jazz Boat — This opening track sets the tone with infectious energy and showcases Jones' powerful drumming paired with engaging melodic lines from the ensemble.
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Naima — A reinterpretation of Coltrane's classic, it reveals Jones' ability to infuse familiar melodies with fresh rhythmic perspectives while maintaining emotional depth.
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Anti-Calypso — This track highlights Jones' innovative approach to rhythm, blending calypso influences with complex polyrhythms that challenge conventional jazz structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic exploration throughout
- deep emotional resonance in tracks
- vibrant tapestry of sound
- engaged listening for full experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tunes
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- New Agenda is Elvin Jones' third album as a bandleader, released at a time when he was transitioning from his role in John Coltrane's classic quartet. This period marked a significant creative exploration for Jones, as he began to assert his own distinctive voice within the jazz landscape following his earlier works like Genesis and The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tony Williams· Jack DeJohnette· Max Roach
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Someone's Rocking My Jazz Boat 6:52
- 2 Naima 6:11
- 3 Haresah 8:09
- 4 Anti-Calypso 5:20
- 5 Stefanie 4:41
- 6 My Lover (Tsume) 3:38
- 7 Agenda 7:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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