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Gene Ammons - Funky (1957) Genre: Jazz

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The cast of FUNKY resembles that of Ammons' THE HAPPY BLUES, recorded a year earlier. Ammons' varying All Stars lineup again features a rich frontline, with his tenor saxophone joined by Jackie McLean's alto and Art Farmer's trumpet. This time out, the All Stars sail over a quartet of guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Mal Waldron, bass player Doug Watkins, and drummer Arthur Taylor.

The four extended tunes allow ample space for each of the richly charismatic soloists. Burrell's title tune starts things off with a relaxed groove pretty much characteristic of the whole set. Things slow down for the lush balladry of "Stella by Starlight," which shows off Waldron's stylish support to great effect. Shortly after this session, Waldron would be heard accompanying Billie Holiday for the last two years of her life.

Amazon reviewer:

Gene Ammons is in fabulous form at this session. His soulful phrasing and rich sound are featured to best advantage against the sparse chords of Mal Waldron, with Doug Watkins reeling out gorgeous bass lines and Art Taylor driving with discreet muscle. A.T.'s fills and transitions from one 8-measure group and solo to another are very tasty. Ammons' tenor sermons are followed by attractive contrasts between fiery solos by Jackie McLean and Kenny Burrell and more measured, melodic contributions from Waldron and the poetic Art Farmer. Ammons' well-separated phrases seem to be drawn from some kind of well of ultimate tenor funkiness, and clearly inspire the other players, notably in sometimes amusing 4-bar exchanges. The themes are simple riff-type tunes for the 3-horn front line, but A.T. gives them an extra charge before "Jug" sails off majestically.

Personnel:

Gene Ammons (tenor saxophone);

Jackie McLean (alto saxophone);

Art Farmer (trumpet);

Mal Waldron (piano);

Kenny Burrell (guitar);

Doug Watkins (bass);

Art Taylor (drums)

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey, January 11, 1957



Tracks:

1. Funky

2. Pint Size

3. Stella By Starlight

4. King Size

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