Boss Tenor

Boss Tenor is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Unlike his earlier jam sessions, this particular outing finds Ammons as the only horn, fronting a talented rhythm section... This is a fine outing by one of the true "bosses" of the tenor".

Track listing

All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated.

1. "Hittin' the Jug" – 8:29
2. "Close Your Eyes" (Bernice Petkere) – 3:46
3. "My Romance" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 4:16
4. "Canadian Sunset" (Norman Gimbel, Eddie Heywood) – 5:24
5. "Blue Ammons" – 4:57
6. "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24
7. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Benny Goodman, Arthur Sampson, Chick Webb, Andy Razaf) – 3:31

Personnel

• Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

References