Gene Ammons: Boss Tenor

Gene Ammons: Boss Tenor

performed by Gene Ammons, 1925-1974, Tommy Flanagan, 1930-2001, Art Taylor, 1929-1995, Ray Barretto, 1929-2006 and Douglas Watkins, 1934-1962 (Prestige, 1987), 36 mins, 7 page(s)

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Details

Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
36 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Bop
Label
Prestige
Page Count
7
Performer
Gene Ammons, 1925-1974, Tommy Flanagan, 1930-2001, Art Taylor, 1929-1995, Ray Barretto, 1929-2006, Douglas Watkins, 1934-1962
Date Recorded
1960-06-16
Release Date
1987
Review
There are many Gene Ammons recordings currently available on CD in Fantasy's Original Jazz Classics, since the versatile tenorman was a longtime Prestige recording artist. Unlike his earlier jam sessions, this particular outing finds Ammons as the only horn, fronting a talented rhythm section (pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, drummer Art Taylor, and Ray Barretto on congas). Ammons explores standards (including a near-classic version of "Canadian Sunset"), blues, and ballads in his usual warm, soulful, and swinging fashion. This is a fine outing by one of the true "bosses" of the tenor. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Bop, Bop
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Bop

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