After Hours (Thad Jones album)

After Hours
Studio album by Thad Jones
Released	1957
Recorded	June 21, 1957
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:07
Label	Prestige PR 7118
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Thad Jones chronology
Olio (1957) After Hours (1957) Keepin' Up with the Joneses (1958)

After Hours is an album by the Prestige All Stars nominally led by trumpeter Thad Jones recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label. ^[1] The album was also re-released as Steamin' by Frank Wess and Kenny Burrell in 1963.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic reviewed the album, stating "The all-star lineup is in fine form on the straightahead material and bop fans will want to pick up this". ^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron.

1. "Steamin'" – 9:20
2. "Blue Jelly" – 11:20
3. "Count One" – 7:52
4. "Empty Street" – 12:35

Personnel

• Thad Jones – trumpet
• Frank Wess – flute, tenor saxophone
• Mal Waldron – piano
• Kenny Burrell – guitar
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Art Taylor – drums

Production

• Bob Weinstock – supervisor
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

References

1. Prestige Records discography accessed January 24, 2013
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, January 24, 2013
3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 800. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.