AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
The Happy Blues is one of the great studio jam sessions in history. Tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons is teamed up with trumpeter Art Farmer, altoist Jackie McLean, pianist Duke Jordan, bassist Addison Farmer, drummer Art Taylor, and the congas of Candido for four lengthy selections. Best is the title track, which has memorable solos and spontaneous but perfectly fitting riffing by the horns behind each others' solos. The other numbers ("The Great Lie," "Can't We Be Friends," and "Madhouse") are also quite enjoyable, making this a highly recommended set.
A1 The Happy Blues 0:00 A2 The Great Lie 12:05 B1 Can't We Be Friends? 20:47 B2 Madhouse 33:37
Alto Saxophone – Jackie McLean Bass – Addison Farmer Congas – Candido Drums – Arthur Taylor Piano – Duke Jordan Tenor Saxophone – Gene Ammons Trumpet – Art Farmer
Recorded: April 23, 1956, Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey Cover – Tom Hannan Recorded By – Rudy van Gelder Supervised By – Bob Weinstock
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