Funky (Gene Ammons album)

Funky is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "The Gene Ammons all-star jam session recordings of the 1950s are all quite enjoyable and this one is no exception... Ammons seems to really inspire his sidemen on these soulful bop jams".

Track listing

1. "Funky" (Kenny Burrell) - 9:01
2. "Pint Size" (Jimmy Mundy) - 12:23
3. "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 8:57
4. "King Size" (Mundy) - 9:16

Personnel

• Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
• Art Farmer - trumpet
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Mal Waldron - piano
• Kenny Burrell - guitar
• Doug Watkins - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References