Twisting the Jug

Twisting the Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons with trumpeter Joe Newman and organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated: "Gene Ammons' 1961 session Twistin' the Jug features not only the powerhouse tenor playing at the top of his form, but a killer set of sidemen... this is a fun, listenable early soul-jazz session featuring two of the greats of the field".

Track listing

All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated.

1. "Twistin' the Jug" – 4:40
2. "Born to Be Blue" (Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) – 7:20
3. "Satin Doll" (Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Billy Strayhorn) – 6:46
4. "Moten Swing" (Bennie Moten, Buster Moten) – 4:59
5. "Stormy Monday" (Bob Crowder, Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines) – 8:42
6. "Down the Line" – 5:43

Personnel

• Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
• Joe Newman – trumpet
• Jack McDuff – organ
• Wendell Marshall – bass
• Walter Perkins – drums
• Ray Barretto – congas

References