In October 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Consummation”, album by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra. It was recorded January – May 1970, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Sonny Lester.
Personnel:
- Thad Jones – flugelhorn, arrangements
- Mel Lewis – drums
- Jerome Richardson – lead soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, alto flute
- Jerry Dodgion – alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, alto flute
- Billy Harper – tenor saxophone, flute
- Eddie Daniels – tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
- Richie Kamuca – baritone saxophone, clarinet
- Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
- Joe Farrell – baritone saxophone
- Snooky Young – lead trumpet
- Danny Moore – trumpet
- Al Porcino – trumpet
- Marvin Stamm – trumpet
- Eddie Bert – trombone
- Benny Powell – trombone
- Jimmy Knepper – trombone
- Cliff Heather – bass trombone
- Jimmy Buffington – French horn
- Earl Chapin – French horn
- Dick Berg – French horn
- Julius Watkins – French horn
- Howard Johnson – tuba
- Roland Hanna – acoustic piano, electric piano
- Richard Davis – acoustic bass, electric bass
- David Spinozza – guitar
Track listing:
All tracks by Thad Jones.
- Dedication
- It Only Happens Every Time
- Tiptoe
- A Child Is Born
- Us
- Ahunk Ahunk
- Fingers
- Consummation
