Thunderbird (Willis Jackson album)

Thunderbird is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Right from the title track opener, it's apparent that Jackson's heading straight for basic soul-jazz".

Track listing

1. "Thunderbird" (Willis Jackson) – 5:06
2. "Oh, Lady Be Good" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:28
3. "Back and Forth" (Jackson, Bill Jennings) – 9:16
4. "California Sun" (Henry Glover, Morris Levy) – 3:53
5. "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 7:55
6. "A Penny Serenade" (Darren Halifax, Melle Weersma) – 7:44

Personnel

• Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
• Freddie Roach – organ
• Bill Jennings – guitar
• Wendell Marshall – bass
• Frank Shea – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

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