Rodney Jones – Articulation (Timeless/Timeless Muse, 1978)

Rodney Jones (g); Wallace Roney (tr); Arthur Blythe (as); Bob Mintzer (ts); Bernadine Davis (fl); Kenny Kirkland (p); Benjamin Brown (b, d); Bruce Johnson (b, 1 trk only); Kenwood Dennard (d); Bemshi Jones (vo)

Recorded in September 1978

Issued on the Dutchman Wim Wigt's Timeless label (and subsequently on Timeless Muse), Rodney Jones' Articulation is an album that has flown below the radar of most jazz fans.  Jones is probably most well-known for his brief stint in Dizzy Gillespie's band.  

On this album, he's supported by a superb group of young musicians.  Arthur Blythe's contributions are especially notable.