The Gator Horn is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson, recorded in 1977 and released on the Muse label.[1][2]
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | March 8, 1977 | |||
| Studio | Rosebud Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5146 | |||
| Producer | Fred Seibert | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| 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
editAll 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
edit- Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, "Gator" horn
- Joe Jones – guitar
- Carl Wilson – organ
- Dud Bascomb Jr. – bass
- Yusef Ali – drums
- Buddy Caldwell – congas
References
edit- ^ Muse Records discography accessed September 17, 2013
- ^ Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 17, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Willis Jackson – The Gator Horn: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
- ^ Lane, George (13 Sep 1979). "Shades of Blue". Bay State Banner. No. 49. p. 18.