| It Don't Mean a Thing | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | October 18–19, 1993 Brooklyn, New York | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 57:29 | |||
| Label | Enja ENJ 8066-1 | |||
| Producer | Matthias Winckelmann | |||
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It Don't Mean a Thing is an album by jazz drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1993 and released on the Enja label. [1]
The Allmusic review called the album "one of the most well-rounded sets he has ever led. The lineup of musicians is very impressive... And as for the drummer, there is still no one around who has captured the sound and spirit of Elvin Jones". [2]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
All compositions by Keiko Jones except as indicated
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