Things Are Getting Better (Eddie Jefferson album)

Things Are Getting Better is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1974 and released on the Muse label.Jazzlists: Muse LP Series discography: 5000 to 5049 accessed November 23, 2017

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "Singer Eddie Jefferson's first album in five years finds him doing his best to keep up with the times. ... A worthy effort."

Track listing All lyrics/vocalese composed by Eddie Jefferson "Bitches Brew" (Miles Davis) – 8:46 "Things Are Getting Better" (Cannonball Adderley) – 8:24 "Freedom Jazz Dance" (Eddie Harris) – 3:57 "Night in Tunisia" (Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Paparelli) – 3:13 "Trane's Blues" (John Coltrane) – 4:48 "I Just Got Back in Town" (James Moody) – 4:29 "Billie's Bounce" (Charlie Parker) – 4:07 "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" (Sly Stone) – 4:09

Personnel Eddie Jefferson – vocals Joe Newman – trumpet Billy Mitchell – tenor saxophone, flute, bass clarinet Mickey Tucker – piano, electric piano, organ Sam Jones – bass Eddie Gladden – drums

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