Merry-Go-Round (Elvin Jones album)

Merry-Go-Round is a jazz album by drummer Elvin Jones, recorded in 1971 and released on the Blue Note label. The album features a sextet with George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Wilbur Little on bass, Steve Grossman on soprano and tenor saxophone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone and flute, and Jan Hammer on electric piano and organ.

The tracks on Merry-Go-Round showcase Jones's powerful and dynamic drumming style, combined with the diverse instrumentation creating a blend of post-bop and avant-garde jazz. The album is known for its extended improvisations and complex rhythmic structures, highlighting the individual talents of the musicians while maintaining a cohesive ensemble sound. It is considered a significant contribution to Jones's discography as a leader and a notable example of the creative explorations happening in jazz during the early 1970s. The album's title is derived from one of the tracks included within the album.