The Gator Horn
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | March 8, 1977 | |||
| Studio | Rosebud Studio, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5146 | |||
| Producer | Fred Seibert | |||
| Willis Jackson chronology | ||||
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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
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| 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.
- "Ungawa" – 8:32
- "You've Changed" (Bill Carey, Carl T. Fischer) – 4:45
- "Hello, Good Luck" (Johnny Griffin) – 7:35
- "The Gator Horn" – 5:05
- "This Is Always" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 5:30
- "Gooseneck" – 8:15
Personnel
- Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, "Gator" horn
- Joe Jones – guitar
- Carl Wilson – organ
- Dud Bascomb Jr. – bass
- Yusef Ali – drums
- Buddy Caldwell – congas
References
- ^ Muse Records discography accessed September 17, 2013
- ^ Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 17, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Willis Jackson – The Gator Horn: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2013.