Goodbye (Gene Ammons album)
Goodbye is the final album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1974 and released on the Prestige label.[3]
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Released | 1975 | |||
Recorded | March 18,19 & 20, 1974 | |||
Studio | CI Recording, NYC | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Label | Prestige P 10093 | |||
Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |
Reception
The Allmusic review stated "It is ironic that on tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons' final recording date, the last song he performed was the standard "Goodbye." That emotional rendition is the high point of this session... It's a fine ending to a colorful career".[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Gene Ammons except as indicated
- "Sticks" (Cannonball Adderley) - 6:29
- "Alone Again (Naturally)" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) - 5:58
- "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) - 5:41
- "Jeannine" (Duke Pearson) - 7:14
- "Geru's Blues" - 7:36
- "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 4:32
Personnel
- Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
- Nat Adderley - cornet
- Gary Bartz - alto saxophone
- Kenny Drew - piano
- Sam Jones - bass
- Louis Hayes - drums
- Ray Barretto - congas (tracks 1-5)
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References
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 19, 2012
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 9. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- Gene Ammons discography accessed December 19, 2012
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