Jammin' in Hi Fi With Gene Ammons

by Gene Ammons

Jammin' in Hi Fi With Gene Ammons cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1957
  • Label: Prestige
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in a loose, jam-session format, this studio date highlights the tenor saxophonist's massive, resonant tone and penchant for deeply ingrained soul-jazz grooves. The uninhibited interplay among the seasoned ensemble captures the raw, spontaneous energy characteristic of late-night club performances.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. The Twister
  2. Four
  3. Pennies From Heaven
  4. Cattin'

Credits

  • Gene Ammons' All Stars - primary artist
  • Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
  • Paul Chambers - bass
  • Art Taylor - drums
  • Kenny Burrell - guitar
  • John Hermansader - painting
  • Mal Waldron - piano, written-by
  • Bob Weinstock - supervised by

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