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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.
There are many Gene Ammons recordings currently available on CD in Fantasy's Original Jazz Classics, since the versatile tenorman was a longtime Prestige recording artist. Unlike his earlier jam sessions, this particular outing finds Ammons as the only horn, fronting a talented rhythm section (pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, drummer Art Taylor, and Ray Barretto on congas). Ammons explores standards (including a near-classic version of "Canadian Sunset"), blues, and ballads in his usual warm, soulful, and swinging fashion. This is a fine outing by one of the true "bosses" of the tenor. ~ Scott Yanow
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); Gene Ammons; Doug Watkins (upright bass); Art Taylor (drums); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Ray Barretto (congas).
Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Recording information: Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, NJ (06/16/1960).
Author: Rudy Van Gelder.
Personnel: Gene Ammons (tenor saxophone); Tommy Flanagan (piano); Doug Watkins (bass); Art Taylor (drums); Ray Barretto (congas).
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 Purchase Boss Tenor CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges CD (1960) Remastered; Digipak
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