Coalition is an album by American jazz drummer Elvin Jones, recorded in 1970 and released on the Blue Note label. It features Jones in a quintet with tenor saxophonists Frank Foster and George Coleman, conguero Candido Camero and bassist Wilbur Little.
Contents
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "This was a particularly creative and often intense ensemble, attached to the hard bop tradition but always looking forward".
Track listing
"Shinjitu" (Elvin Jones) - 7:38
"Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) - 10:56
"5/4 Thing" (George Coleman) - 5:26
"Ural Stradania" (Frank Foster) - 8:29
"Simone" (Foster) - 6:31
Personnel
Elvin Jones – drums
George Coleman – tenor saxophone
Frank Foster – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
Wilbur Little – bass
Candido Camero – conga, tambourine