The Jaz Life

The Jaz Life is an album by the American jazz trumpeter Malachi Thompson, recorded in 1991 and released by the Delmark label the following year. "Mystic Trumpet Man" is a tribute to Miles Davis.

Reception
The Chicago Tribune called the album "spirited and bluesy," writing that Thompson "is a real talent."

AllMusic reviewer Michael G. Nastos stated: "these six compositions are not only life-affirming, but acknowledgments to such important icons as John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and some of their important sidemen, who have inspired Thompson during his struggle with a rare lymphomatic cancer ... Thompson really hits the note consistently with this band of modern mainstream jazz masters performing at their best. Recommended."

Track listing
All compositions by Malachi Thompson except where noted
 * 1) "In Walked John" – 7:08
 * 2) "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 9:23
 * 3) "Drown in My Own Tears" (Henry Glover) – 7:27
 * 4) "Mystic Trumpet Man" – 5:49
 * 5) "Croquet Ballet" (Billy Harper) – 6:39
 * 6) "Lucky Seven" – 12:07

Personnel

 * Malachi Thompson – trumpet
 * Joe Ford – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
 * Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone
 * Kirk Brown – piano
 * Harrison Bankhead – bass
 * Nasar Abadey – drums
 * Richard Lawrence – congas