Mel Lewis and Friends


Mel Lewis and Friends is an album by drummer/bandleader Mel Lewis recorded in 1976 and released by the Horizon label the following year.

Reception

awarded the album 4 stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating "A rare small group date led by drummer Mel Lewis... the music still communicates quite well. Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard is in top form during five selections; tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and Gregory Herbert get in their licks; pianist Hank Jones and bassist Ron Carter are typically flawless, and trumpeter Cecil Bridgewater makes a guest appearance... Excellent music".

Track listing

All compositions by Thad Jones except where noted
  1. "Ain't Nothin' Nu" − 7:51
  2. "A Child [Is Born (jazz standard)|A Child Is Born]" − 6:35
  3. "Moose the Mooche" − 8:06
  4. "De Samba" − 5:53
  5. "Windflower" − 6:12
  6. "Sho' Nuff Did" − 10:19
  7. "Mel Lewis - Rhythm" − 0:34

Personnel