Blue Gene (Gene Ammons album)

Blue Gene is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "The final of his series of jam sessions for Prestige features an excellent septet... Few surprises occur but everyone plays up to their usual high level".

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron.

1. "Blue Gene" – 13:54
2. "Scamperin'" – 8:46
3. "Blue Greens and Beans" – 9:00
4. "Hip Tip" – 8:55

Personnel

• Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
• Idrees Sulieman – trumpet
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
• Mal Waldron – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

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