Mellifluous

Mellifluous is an album by drummer Mel Lewis recorded in 1981 and originally released on the Gatemouth label before being reissued on Landmark Records in 1995 with an additional track.

Reception

reviewer Ken Dryden stated "This quintet led by drummer Mel Lewis was actually part of his larger orchestra, so they were high gear by the time of this 1981 recording session".

Track listing

All compositions by Jim McNeely except where noted

"Blue Note" – 8:02
"Giving Way" – 4:29
"Audrey" – 7:30
"I'm Old Fashioned" – 7:22
"Warm Valley" – 7:45
"John's Abbey" – 5:21
"Blue Note" – 10:20 Additional track on CD reissue

Personnel

Mel Lewis – drums
John Mosca – trombone
Dick Oatts – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute
Jim McNeely – piano
Marc [Johnson (jazz musician)|Marc Johnson] – bass