The Bassist!
# The Bassist!

The Bassist!, is an album by jazz bassist Sam Jones recorded in 1979 and released on the Interplay label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review called it "well played post-bop music" and states "Virtually all of Sam Jones' occasional dates as a leader featured him in a purely supportive role with a medium-size all-star group. This set is a bit different, for Jones is often in the forefront, heading a trio".

## Track listing

All compositions by Sam Jones except where noted

* "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:27
* "Lily" – 6:07
* "Seascape" (Kenny Barron) – 7:02
* "Tragic Magic" (Barron) – 6:02
* "The Hymn of Scorpio" – 5:05
* "Bittersweet" – 5:04

## Personnel

* Sam Jones – bass
* Kenny Barron – piano
* Keith Copeland – drums
