Tracklist:

1. April in Paris
2. Billie-Doo
3. If I Love Again
4. If Someone Had Told Me
5. Thedia

The Magnificent Thad Jones is widely regarded as the greatest small group recording of the trumpeters career. The 1956 date featured Billy Mitchell on tenor saxophone, Barry Harris on piano, Percy Heath on bass, and Max Roach on drums and is highlighted by Jones iconic performance of April In Paris plus his swinging originals Billie-Doo and Thedia. This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is mono, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal..