Brother John is an album from jazz drummer Elvin Jones, recorded in October 1982 and released on Palo Alto Records in 1984. Track listing All songs written by Pat LaBarbera, except where noted Side one "Necessary Evil" – 4:08 "October's Child" – 5:16 "Harmonique" (John Coltrane) – 4:52 "Whatever Possessed Me" (Tadd Dameron) – 6:12 Side two "Familiar Ground" – 4:23 "Why Try To Change Me Now" (Cy Coleman - J.A. McCarthy) – 5:55 "Minor Blues" – 6:18 "Brother John" – 4:18 Personnel drums - Elvin Jones tenor saxophone and soprano - Pat LaBarbera piano - Kenny Kirkland bass - Reggie Workman Credits Producer - Herb Wong Associate producer - Pat LaBarbera Engineer - Carl Beatty & Andy Hoffman References Elvin Jones albums Palo Alto Records albums 1984 albums