Swingin' at the Gate

Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.[1][2]

Swingin' at the Gate
Live album by
Released1967
RecordedAugust–November 1967
Top of the Gate, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelPacific Jazz
PJ-10129
ProducerIrv Bagley
Johnny Lytle chronology
Done It Again
(1967)
Swingin' at the Gate
(1967)
A Man and a Woman
(1967)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]

The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

  1. "Minor Soul" - 4:47
  2. "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45
  3. "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41
  4. "Mongo" - 4:18
  5. "Blues Time" - 5:30
  6. "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25
  7. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12
  8. "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31

Personnel

References

  1. Payne, D. Johnnny Lytle discography accessed April 14, 2015
  2. Johnny Lytle catalog accessed April 14, 2015
  3. Lytle, Craig. Swingin' at the Top of the Gate' – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
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