The Gator Horn
1977 studio album by Willis Jackson
The Gator Horn | ||||
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Studio album by Willis Jackson | ||||
Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | March 8, 1977 | |||
Studio | Rosebud Studio, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Muse MR 5146 | |||
Producer | Fred Seibert | |||
Willis Jackson chronology | ||||
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The Gator Horn is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson, recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.[1][2]
Reception
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AllMusic | [3] |
The Bay State Banner wrote that the album "is simply swinging R&B instrumental stuff, not as complex or innovative as the honkers in the new music camp, but very funky and danceable without resorting to cliches or gimmicks."[4]
In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow states that "Jackson's basic tenor always contained plenty of soul, the potential of exploding, and an attractive warm sound... For this fine set, Gator alternates between romps (some of which are funky) and ballads."[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.
- "Ungawa" – 8:32
- "You've Changed" (Bill Carey, Carl T. Fischer) – 4:45
- "Hello, Good Luck" (Johnny Griffin) – 7:35
- "The Gator Horn" – 5:05
- "This Is Always" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 5:30
- "Gooseneck" – 8:15
Personnel
- Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, "Gator" horn
- Joe Jones – guitar
- Carl Wilson – organ
- Dud Bascomb Jr. – bass
- Yusef Ali – drums
- Buddy Caldwell – congas
References
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Willis Jackson
- Please Mr. Jackson (1959)
- Cool "Gator" (1959)
- Blue Gator (1959)
- Cookin' Sherry (1961)
- Really Groovin' (1961)
- In My Solitude (1961)
- Thunderbird (1962)
- Johnny "Hammond" Cooks with Gator Tail (1962)
- Bossa Nova Plus (1962)
- Neapolitan Nights (1962)
- Loose... (1963)
- Grease 'n' Gravy (1963)
- The Good Life (1963)
- More Gravy (1963)
- Boss Shoutin' (1964)
- 'Gator Tails (1964)
- Together Again! (1965)
- Smoking with Willis (1965)
- Together Again, Again (1966)
- Soul Grabber (1967)
- Star Bag (1968)
- Swivelhips (1968)
- Gator's Groove (1968)
- Gatorade (1971)
- West Africa (1973)
- In the Alley (1976)
- The Gator Horn (1977)
- Bar Wars (1977)
- Single Action (1978)
- Nothing Butt... (1983)
- Jackson's Action! (1964)
- Live! Action (1966)
- Soul Night/Live! (1966)
- Tell It... (1967)
- Headed and Gutted (1974)