Five on Eight is the only album featuring drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones as leader.

Drummer Rufus "Speedy" Jones led a quintet in the period 1963–64; this led to the recording of Five on Eight.

[1] The album was produced by Elliot Mezer.

[2] The album was released by Cameo Records.

[1] Billboard gave it a three-star review.