Jaws in Orbit

Jaws in Orbit is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with organist Shirley Scott, recorded in 1959 for the Prestige label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The group that Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis led with organist Shirley Scott during the latter half of the 1950s was quite accessible and did a great deal to popularize the organ band in jazz."

Track listing

All compositions by Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis except as indicated

1. "Intermission Riff" (Ray Wetzel) - 6:24
2. "Can't Get Out of This Mood" (Frank Loesser, Jimmy McHugh) - 5:24
3. "Foxy" - 5:52
4. "Our Delight" (Tadd Dameron) - 6:21
5. "Bahia" (Ary Barroso) - 7:29
6. "Bingo Domingo" - 5:56

Personnel

• Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone
• Shirley Scott - organ
• Steve Pulliam - trombone
• George Duvivier - bass
• Arthur Edgehill - drums

References