I like these individual efforts from the Jones brothers:
Hank, "Hank Jones Quartet" with Bobby Jaspar on flute. An underrated CD. The only drawback is that it's too short.
Thad, "Thad Jones" a.k.a "The Fabulous Thad Jones" with Hank along on piano for part of the affair and Mingus on bass all the way through, as well as Kenny Clarke and Max Roach sharing drum duties. This is a classic that should be in any semi serious jazz collection.
Elvin, "The Truth." From the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, live at the Blue Note in 1999, with Michael Brecker as a guest. Elvin was 72 at the time, and still kickin' butt.
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I keep waiting for the domestic reissue of "The Magnificent Thad Jones" to replace my vinyl copy.
You might also look for "The Jones Boys." It features a bunch of jazz dudes named Jones, though Thad is the only one of the brothers. The others Joneses on the album are Reunald, Quincey, Jimmy, Jo and Eddie.
Yes, I want "The Magnificent Thad Jones." "Mean What You Say," which I downloaded from emusic, is a good romp as well.
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