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Elvin Jones has worked with many legendary figures of jazz, including Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Kenny Burrell, Pepper Adams, Milt Jackson, Miles Davis, and Yusef Lateef. He joined John Coltrane's quartet in the '60s and has appeared on over 500 recordings. Elvin Jones Jazz Machine showcases his percussive expertise, and features Coltrane's son Ravi on tenor sax, with Willie Pickins on piano. In this hour-long performance video, the extraordinary drummer can be seen performing such songs as "Ray El," "Doll of the Bride," and "Is There a Jackson in the House?"