Philly Joe's Beat


Philly Joes Beat is an album by American jazz drummer Philly Joe Jones which was released on the Atlantic label in 1960.

Reception

Allmusic gave the album 3 stars.
DownBeat assigned the album 4 stars. Reviewer Barbara Gardner wrote of Jones, "He is a brilliant percussionist, and he proves it throughout the recording... Jones is developing into the most dynamic, electrifying drum soloist in jazz today. This album is a milestone in that direction". She singles out "Salt Peanuts" as the high point of the album.

Track listing

  1. "Salt Peanuts" - 6:13
  2. "Muse Rapture" - 6:01
  3. "Dear Old Stockholm" - 5:35
  4. "Two Bass Hit" - 4:33
  5. "Lori" - 5:21
  6. "Got to Take Another Chance" - 4:03
  7. "That's Earl Brother" - 5:04

Personnel