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Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Kazushige Yamazaki (JVC Studios).
Digitally remastered using 20-bit K2 Super Coding System technology.
This is part of the Prestige Records 50th Anniversary Commemorative Special Edition series.
The late 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's very best albums ever. Ray Barretto's congas subtly add a bit of Latin spice, but otherwise TENOR 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.
The great saxophonist is joined on this masterpiece by Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins, Art Taylor & Ray Barretto. (Previously deleted:11/1/05. Original release date:12/3/99)
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on June 16, 1960. Originally released on Prestige (7180). Includes liner notes by LeRoi Jones.
Personnel: Gene Ammons (tenor saxophone); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Doug Watkins (bass); Art Taylor (drums); Ray Barretto (congas).
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.Q (3/00, p.116) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...A relaxed, mildly funky affair, it features Ammons and a stellar, simpatico rhythm section kicking fresh life into the blues...and even returning to 52nd Street via 'Confirmation', utilizing nary one dud phrase along the way. Gene Ammons Boss Tenor Songs | 1. | Hittin' The Jug | |
| 2. | Close Your Eyes | $0.99 | |
| 3. | My Romance | $0.99 | |
| 4. | Canadian Sunset  | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Blue Ammons | $0.99 | |
| 6. | Confirmation | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Savoy | |
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Digitally remastered by Kirk Felton (1987, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).
Digitally remastered by JVC using XRCD (Extended Resolution Compact Disc) technology.
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Digitally remastered by JVC using XRCD (Extended Resolution Compact Disc)
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