Just for Fun (Hank Jones album)

Just for Fun
Studio album by Hank Jones
Released	1977
Recorded	June 27 & 28, 1977 Fantasy Studios, Berkley, CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:43
Label	Galaxy GXY 5105
Producer	Ed Michel
Hank Jones chronology
Bird of Paradise (1977) Just for Fun (1977) I Remember You (1977)

Just for Fun is an album by pianist Hank Jones with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Shelly Manne, recorded in 1977 for the Galaxy label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars, stating: "the fine interplay between the musicians and the concise and purposeful solos uplift the tunes".^[3]

Track listing

1. "Interlude" (J. J. Johnson) - 5:14
2. "A Very Hip Rock & Roll Tune" (Ray Brown) - 4:59
3. "Lullaby" (Hank Jones) - 5:36
4. "Little Rascal on a Rock" (Thad Jones) - 4:02
5. "Bossa Nouveau" (Pepper Adams) - 5:01
6. "Just for Fun" (Sara Cassey) - 7:21
7. "Kids Are Pretty People" (Thad Jones) - 7:30

Personnel

• Hank Jones - piano
• Ray Brown - bass
• Shelly Manne - drums
• Howard Roberts - guitar (track 2, 5 & 7)

References

1. Hank Jones Catalog accessed August 5, 2015
2. Galaxy Album Discography, accessed August 5, 2015
3. Yanow, Scott. Just for Fun – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved August 5, 2015.