Very
nice record, and one of the rarer sides by Gene Ammons. We can't
remember the exact story behind this, but we know that the material
was recorded by Jug during the early 60's, when he was violating his
contractual agreements with a number of labels, and recording
sessions for just about everybody. Paul Winley caught him then, and
put him in the studio with Howard McGhee and guitarist Jake Fisher,
for this cool laidback soul jazz session that's probably one of Jug's
most open-ended from the time. The tracks are all long, with a lot of
room for solo space, and a round mellow tone. Winley has his name on
all of the writing credits, which is probably false (the lying
bastard!), and titles include "Housewarmin", "Nothin'
But Soul", and "Jug & McGhee". ©
Dusty Groove, Inc.
Olympic Records, OL-7126, 1874
Recorded
circa May, 1962 at Circle Campus Auditorium, University Of Illinois,
Chicago
Musicians:
Gene Ammons - Tenor Saxophone
Gene Ammons - Tenor Saxophone
Howard
McGhee - Trumpet
Jake
Fisher - Guitar
Barney
Richmond - Bass
Willie
Mashburn - Drums
Waco
- Bongos
Tracklisting:
A1.
House Warmin' (12:22)
A2.
Jivin' Around (4:55)
B1.
Nothing But Soul [Jazz With A Beat] (6:25)
B2.
Jug And McGhee [Muggin' McGhee] (10:03)
Anyone
who rates this below a five is a straight fool, the album SMOKES.
Guitar work, sax flows, tight drum work, and a lazy bass line. The A1
track "House Warmin'" alone tells you what's up. ~
bodangerou
