Thad Jones, Mel Lewis "Suite For Pops" - The Farewell

“Farewell” is the concluding segment of the original “Suite”. It is joyful and bouncy thing that lends itself to handclapping. In the reeds, led by Jerry Dodgion’s soprano, and some harmony work by Thad and Cecil Bridgewater, lay the theme out as Janice Robinson echoes same before she “gutses” her way through her solo. She handles the plunger, tearing a funeral recession to pieces, for that’s what “Farewell” signifies, the returning of the mourners from the gravesite. Roland Hanna takes two choruses while Len Gibbs’ congas add needed bounce. Gibbs and Mel provide a Hollywood crescendo as the trumpets take it out with Faddis on top.
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[@dougfirth3618]

This is just beautiful. My favorite Jones and Lewis album and it is out of print. Thanks for posting it.

[@randykamin4910]

I feel the same way.
This album was one of my favorites for years. So great to hear these songs again. Can’t find this album on Apple Tunes. Thanks so much for posting.

[@Dennis01002]

Hey Erlendur! Thanks so much for posting these! This really needs to be made available again. I think it's a classic!