Gator's Groove is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.[1] Jackson first recorded the title tune for Atlantic Records in 1952; this is the version that circulates most today.
| Gator's Groove | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1969 | |||
| Recorded | November 11, 1968 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7648 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.
- "Brother Ray" (Ray Barretto) – 4:10
- "A Day in the Life of a Fool" (Carl Sigman, Luiz Bonfá) – 6:35
- "This is the Way I Feel" – 9:50
- "Blue Jays" (Bill Jennings, Jackie Ivory, Willis Jackson) – 7:13
- "Stolen Sweets" (Wild Bill Davis, Dickie Thompson) – 5:35
- "Long Tall Dexter" (Dexter Gordon) – 7:07
Personnel
edit- Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, gator horn
- Jackie Ivory – organ
- Bill Jennings – guitar
- Ben Tucker – bass, electric bass
- Jerry Potter – drums
- Richard Landrum – congas
References
edit- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed March 7, 2013
- ^ a b Allmusic listing accessed March 7, 2013
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 111. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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