This is the first time on CD for this 1972 recording of the stride pianist Dill Jones that was originally released on Doug Dobell's 77 Records label. <p>Dill Jones was born in Wales but from 1961 spent most of his professional life in the States. There he was recognised as a stride pianist of the highest class and this reputation enabled him to play with every important mainstream jazz musician of his day. During the '70s he was a member of the all-star small group named J.P.J. along with Budd Johnson, Oliver Jackson and Bill Pemberton.</p> <p>In 1972 Jones returned to the UK for this solo piano recording. It captures a world class musician who was sadly to die prematurely at the age of 60 in 1984.</p> <p>Personnel: Dill Jones (piano)</p>