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The Gator Horn
Studio album by
Released1977
RecordedMarch 8, 1977
StudioRosebud Studio, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelMuse
MR 5146
ProducerFred Seibert
Willis Jackson chronology
In the Alley
(1976)
The Gator Horn
(1977)
Bar Wars
(1978)

The Gator Horn is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1977 and first released on the Muse label.[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow states that "Jackson's basic tenor always contained plenty of soul, the potential of exploding, and an attractive warm sound. For this fine set, Gator alternates between romps (some of which are funky) and ballads."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.

  1. "Ungawa" – 8:32
  2. "You've Changed" (Bill Carey, Carl T. Fischer) – 4:45
  3. "Hello, Good Luck" (Johnny Griffin) – 7:35
  4. "The Gator Horn" – 5:05
  5. "This Is Always" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 5:30
  6. "Gooseneck" – 8:15

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Muse Records discography accessed September 17, 2013
  2. ^ Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 17, 2013
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Willis Jackson – The Gator Horn: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2013.