After six years with the groundbreaking John Coltrane Quartet, drummer Elvin Jones signed with Blue Note Records in 1968 and released a series of ten superb albums, including 1972's Mr. Jones, produced by Francis Wolff and George Butler, featuring saxophonists Dave Liebman, Steve Grossman, and Pepper Adams; Thad Jones on flugelhorn; pianist Jan Hammer; bassist Gene Perla; and percussionists Carlos “Patato” Valdes, Frank Ippolito, and Albert Duffy. The music delves into expansive post-bop with Latin influences and includes a passionate version of Tadd Dameron's beautiful ballad "Soultrane," dedicated to Coltrane.