Please Mr. Jackson
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Please Mr. Jackson is the debut album by saxophonist Willis Jackson featuring organist Jack McDuff and guitarist Bill Jennings which was recorded in 1959 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
Reception
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Allmusic | [2] |
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "In 1959, starting with this Prestige set Jackson made his mark on soul-jazz".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Willis Jackson, Bill Jennings and Jack McDuff except where noted.
- "Cool Grits" – 8:32
- "Come Back to Sorrento" (Ernesto De Curtis) – 4:30
- "Dink's Mood" (Jackson, McDuff) – 3:55
- "Please Mr. Jackson" – 5:44
- "633 Knock" (Jennings) – 5:18
- "Memories of You" (Eubie Blake, Andy Razaf) – 6:03
Personnel
- Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
- Jack McDuff – organ
- Bill Jennings – guitar
- Tommy Potter – bass
- Alvin Johnson – drums
References
- ^ Prestige Records discography accessed February 15, 2013
- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 15, 2013