Gene Ammons | Funky

The saxman who advanced the cause of bebop as the king of the “Chicago school” and was a major soul-jazz influence. 
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

The Gene Ammons all-star jam session recordings of the 1950's are all quite enjoyable and this one is no exception. The great tenor is matched with trumpeter Art Farmer, altoist Jackie McLean, guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Mal Waldron, bassist Doug Watkins and drummer Art Taylor for lengthy versions of "Stella By Starlight," the Burrell blues "Funky" and a pair of numbers by arranger Jimmy Mundy. All of the horns plus Burrell and Waldron get ample solo space and Ammons seems to really inspire his sidemen on these soulful bop jams.

Gene Ammons, tenor saxophone
Jackie McLean, alto saxophone
Art Farmer, trumpet
Mal Waldron, piano
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Doug Watkins, bass
Art Taylor, drums 
 

01 - Funky - 0:00
02 - Pint Size - 8:59
03 - Stella By Starlight - 21:23 
04 - King Size - 30:21