The Happy Blues
The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
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| Released | 1956 | |||
| Recorded | April 23, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:02 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7039 | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | |
Allmusic awarded the album 5 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".[2]
Track listing
- "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) - 12:08
- "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) - 8:42
- "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) - 12:54
- "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) - 6:42
Personnel
- Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
- Art Farmer - trumpet
- Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
- Duke Jordan - piano
- Addison Farmer - bass
- Art Taylor - drums
- Candido - congas
References
- Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 9. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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