The Jonah Jones Quartet's album 4 Por 1 is a delightful mix of jazz standards and original compositions that showcase the band's virtuosity and creativity. With Jonah Jones on trumpet, George Rhodes on piano, John Brown on bass, and Harold Austin on drums, the quartet delivers a tight and dynamic performance that is sure to please jazz fans of all ages.
The album opens with "Back Home Again in Indiana," a classic tune that sets the tone for the rest of the record. Jones' smooth and soulful trumpet playing is complemented by Rhodes' sensitive and nuanced piano work, while Brown and Austin provide a solid and swinging rhythm section.
Other highlights of the album include the original composition "4 Por 1," a funky and upbeat tune that showcases the quartet's improvisational skills, and the ballad "You Don't Know What Love Is," which features Jones' expressive and emotive playing.