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: Because tracks are extended, every musician is given significant room for individual solos that interact dynamically with Jones's "thunder" on the drums.

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Recorded on , at the famed Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall in Hamburg, Germany, this set reflects Jones’s tendency to record his most "boldly expressive" work overseas. The tracks are notable for their extended length, often exceeding 15 minutes, allowing for deep improvisational exploration. Core Personnel : Because tracks are extended, every musician is

The recording consists of original compositions and rearranged jazz standards: Marvin Horne : Guitar

The 1981 "Jazz Machine" lineup featured a mix of emerging and established talents: : Leader and drums. Carter Jefferson & Dwayne Armstrong : Tenor saxophones. Fumio Karashima : Piano. Marvin Horne : Guitar. Andy McCloud : Bass. Featured Tracks