He was always swingin and melodic at the same time. Gene ammons page 2 recommendations organissimo forums. Gene ammons in a mighty nice setting working here in an openended jam session style that. The son of boogiewoogie pianist albert ammons, gene ammons is. Album three classic albums plus groove blues boss tenor blue gene. A bunch of musicians showed up at the prestige records office that friday for a recording session.
Best is the title track, which has memorable solos and spontaneous but perfectly. Gene ammons always retains a bluesy feel alla lester young, duke jordan is a fine foil on piano, and candidos congas compliment it all nicely. Check out the happy blues by gene ammons on amazon music. I like the three lps he did after getting back out of jail in 69 bro. Blue greens and beans 1944 1958 remastered gene ammons twisting the jug vinyl gene ammons my way vinyl gene ammons the gene ammons story. This cd, a straight reissue of one of the original lps, includes baritonist pepper adams, the tenor of paul quinichette and coltrane on two of the four. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Few surprises occur but everyone plays up to their usual high level. Some of his ballad renditions became hits and, despite two unfortunate interruptions in his career, ammons remained a popular attraction for 25 years. Buy mp3 music online gene ammons blowing the blues away 19441947. Groove blues full album groove blues is an album by saxophonist gene ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the prestige label.
At the very least, amazon could go itunes one better by making available for download tracks that go for longer that 67 minutes in length. There are four long bluesy jams here and ammons contributes soulful playing on each. He did not venture into any inaccessable areas of jazz as did some of his contemporaries. When you purchase a used cd you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean we often change the cases ourselves, and the booklet to be in good shape. The happy blues by gene ammons allstars on amazon music. Gene ammons allstars, candido conga, arthur taylor drums, art taylor. Gene ammons, gene ammons all stars the happy blues cd. In 1955 he had a hit with the happy blues featuring freddie redd and lou donaldson. Gene ammons follow following unfollow eugene jug ammons april 14, 1925 july 23, 1974 also known as the boss, was an american jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogiewoogie pianist albert ammons. Listen to your favorite songs from the happy blues by gene ammons allstars now. Blessed with a hugely expressive tenor sound, he later began recording tenor duels with both dexter gordon and sonny stitt. Madhouse reading the liner notes, it seems like this album was thrown together on the spot.
Although gene ammons received first billing, his fellow tenor dexter gordon is an equal partner on this exciting live bebop set. Gene jug ammons was one of the tenor giants of his era. He had a big, deep tone that was perfect for everything from warm ballads to grooveintensive blues or sweet swing. This is a talented group, and mal waldron, idrees suliman, and pepper adams contribute some nice solos as well. The original pianist went mia so they had to wake up duke jordan as a substitute. Sonny stitt band, gene ammons tenor saxophone, jo jones drums, tommy potter double bass. The later part of ammons career was disrupted by two prison sentences. Listen to your favorite songs from blue ammons by gene ammons now.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Gene ammons all stars the happy blues part one the happy blues part two prestige usa 45112. Born in chicago, illinois, ammons studied music with instructor walter dyett at dusable high school. Cant we be friends gene ammons tenor sax arthur taylor drums paul quinichette tenor sax tracks i14 john coltrane alto sax tracks i14. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Listen online 45 songs from blowing the blues away 19441947 2001 gene ammons. Tenor saxophonist gene ammons is teamed up with trumpeter art farmer, altoist jackie mclean, pianist duke jordan, bassist addison farmer, drummer art taylor, and the congas of candido for four lengthy selections. Chicagoborn gene ammons began as a sax player in the late 40s in vocalist billy eckstine s big band. Get all the lyrics to songs by gene ammons and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The happy blues gene ammons all stars, gene ammons. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from gene ammons.
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Ammons began to gain recognition while still at high school when in 1943. Gene ammons three classic albums plus avid amsc 1029. My way is an album by saxophonist gene ammons recorded in 1971 and released on the. Eugene jug ammons april 14, 1925 july 23, 1974 also known as the boss, was an american jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogiewoogie pianist albert ammons.
Live in chicago remastered 1989 gene ammons the happy blues remastered 1991 gene ammons a stranger in town gene ammons. The most notable aspect to this date which resulted in two albums of material is that it featured among its soloists john coltrane, on alto. The album was recorded at the same session that produced the big sound. From 55 mb our goal is to provide highquality video, tv streams, music, software, documents or any other shared files for free. Alto saxophone jackie mclean bass addison farmer congas candido drums arthur taylor piano duke jordan tenor saxophone. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
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The happy blues is one of the great studio jam sessions in history. Im not overly keen on the closer, happy blues and cant we be friends are the strongest. Gene ammons blowing the blues away 19441947 mp3 album. Gene ammons had many lps released on the prestige label, and of those i have heard, this is one of the best. Blue greens and beans 1944 1958 remastered gene ammons boss tenor vinyl gene ammons twisting the jug vinyl gene ammons my way vinyl gene ammons the gene ammons story. Cd1 12 issued on gene ammons all stars prestige lp7050 lou donaldson as, freddie redd p, addison farmer b, kenny clarke d. Stream adfree or purchase cd s and mp3s now on amazon. Original jazz classics ojc0, ojccd02 gene ammons all stars the happy blues prestige pr 7654 gene ammons the happy blues vol. Expanded from the original lp with a previously unissued ballad medley and a fulllength 17minute rendition of wee dot, and this cd is highly recommended to fans of tenor battles and straightahead jazz. A 1951 version of new blues up and down pairing ammons with sonny stitt has been added as a bonus. Gene ammons is surely the most underappreciated sax player of the 50s and 60s. Check out the happy blues by gene ammons allstars on amazon music.
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