The Happy Blues
The Happy Blues | ||||
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Released | 1956 | |||
Recorded | April 23, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 40:02 | |||
Label | Prestige PRLP 7039 | |||
Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
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The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
Reception[]
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AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".[2]
Track listing[]
- "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) – 12:08
- "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) – 8:42
- "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) – 12:54
- "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) – 6:42
Personnel[]
- Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
- Art Farmer – trumpet
- Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
- Duke Jordan – piano
- Addison Farmer – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
- Candido – congas
References[]
- ^ Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
- ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 9. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.
Categories:
- Gene Ammons albums
- 1956 albums
- Prestige Records albums
- Albums produced by Bob Weinstock
- Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio