Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.[1][2]
| Swingin' at the Gate | ||||
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| Live album by | ||||
| Released | 1967 | |||
| Recorded | August–November 1967 | |||
| Venue | Top of the Gate, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Pacific Jazz PJ-10129 | |||
| Producer | Irv Bagley | |||
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Reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated
- "Minor Soul" - 4:47
- "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45
- "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41
- "Mongo" - 4:18
- "Blues Time" - 5:30
- "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25
- "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12
- "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31
Personnel
edit- Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, xylophone, beer bottle, narration
- Jimmy Foster - organ
- Larry Gales - bass
- Jozell Carter - drums
- Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas
References
edit- ^ Payne, D. Johnny Lytle discography accessed April 14, 2015
- ^ Johnny Lytle catalog accessed April 14, 2015
- ^ a b Lytle, Craig. Swingin' at the Top of the Gate – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015.