Philly Joe Jones Blues for Dracula

Drummer Philly Joe Jones and an all star sextet play this now classic piece of Halloween bop. Written by Johnny Griffin, with a great Lugosi impersonation by Jones, inspired by his friend, the legendary comic Lenny Bruce. Musicians: Nat Adderley cornet Julian Priester trombone Johnny Griffin tenor saxophone Tommy Flanagan piano Jimmy Garrison bass Philly Joe Jones drums Album Blues for Dracula On Riverside, OJC Records Draculas: Bela Lugosi Drac from Groovy Goolies Gary Oldman (Bram Stoker s Dracula) Eddie Murphy (Vampire in Brooklyn) William Marshall (Blacula)