Battle of the Saxes

by Gene Ammons & Sonny Stitt

Battle of the Saxes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1951
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.4/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Presenting a series of fiery, good-natured instrumental duels, this session pairs two formidable saxophonists with contrasting but complementary styles. The recordings thrive on spontaneous interplay and high-energy soloing, perfectly capturing the competitive, blues-drenched atmosphere of a late-night bop jam session.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Blues Up And Down
  2. You Can Depend On Me
  3. Chabootie
  4. Seven - Eleven
  5. Stringin' The Jug - Part One
  6. Stringin' The Jug - Part Two
  7. I Want To Be Loved
  8. Count Every Star

Credits

  • Gene Ammons - primary artist, tenor saxophone
  • Sonny Stitt - primary artist, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
  • Tommy Potter - bass [uncredited]
  • Jo Jones - drums [uncredited]
  • Duke Jordan - piano [uncredited]
  • Jimmy Mundy - arranged by [uncredited]
  • Art Blakey - drums [uncredited]
  • Bennie Green - trombone [uncredited]

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