Blues for Dracula


Blues for Dracula is the debut album by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones which was recorded in 1958 for the Riverside label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow described it as a "worthwhile but not overly essential release". It features Jones's vocal impersonation of Bela Lugosi. The album "became an instant classic thanks to the title track."

Track listing

  1. "Blues for Dracula" - 8:11
  2. "Trick Street" - 3:47
  3. "Fiesta" - 10:25
  4. "Tune-Up" - 8:00
  5. "Ow!" - 12:08

Personnel