Very R.A.R.E. is an album by drummer Elvin Jones recorded in 1979 and originally released on the Japanese Trio label.
Reception
The Allmusic review states "This is first-rate quartet material with Pepper surging and the trio challenging him, then contrasting and complementing his solos with their own great work".
Track listing
"Sweet Mama" (Gene Perla) - 3:55
"Passion Flower" (Billy Strayhorn) - 3:05
"Zange" (Keiko Jones) - 4:37
"Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo) - 5:14
"Pitter Pat" (Richard Davis) - 6:22
"The Witching Hour" (Roland Hanna) - 3:39
Personnel
Elvin Jones - drums
Art Pepper - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6) Roland Hanna - piano (tracks 1-4 & 6) Richard Davis - bass