GENE AMMONS - FUNKY (LP)

Gene Ammons Funky on Vinyl LP! 

The accompaniment on Gene Ammons' Funky resembles that of his release, The Happy Blues, which was recorded a year prior. 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 groove over a quartet that includes 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.

Gene Ammons Funky Track Listing

1. Funky
2. Pint Size
3. Stella by Starlight
4. King Size