The great tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons was of the generation of swing-era players that easily adapted to bop. But though he was a modernist, Ammons maintained that breathy, old-school romantic approach to the tenor. Boss Tenor, a quintet session from 1960, is one of Ammons' very best albums. Ray Barretto's congas subtly add a bit of Latin spice, but otherwise this is a collection of standards rendered with a gorgeous late-night bluesy feel. Accompaniment by Tommy Flanagan, one of the best mainstream pianists ever, certainly doesn't hurt, either. A gem. Mark Keresman
Tracklist :
1. Hittin' The Jug 8:29
Gene Ammons
2. Close Your Eyes 3:46
Bernice Petkere
3. My Romance 4:16
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
4. Canadian Sunset 5:24
Norman Gimbel / Eddie Heywood
5. Blue Ammons 4:57
Gene Ammons
6. Confirmation 5:24
Charlie Parker
7. Stompin' At The Savoy 3:31
Bill Doggett / Lucky Millinder
Credits :
Gene Ammons - Tenor Saxophone
Tommy Flanagan - Piano
Doug Watkins - Bass
Arthur Taylor - Drums
Ray Barretto - Conga
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