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Willis Jackson

Title: Classics 1950-1954

Label: Classics

Cat No:5135
Format:CD

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Miami born “Gator” Jackson kicked off his tenor playing career with the Cootie Williams orchestra, playing in a frenzied style that combined the speed and facility of bebop with the feel and rhythm of r&b. Later on he became a hero to soul jazz aficionados…..his combo for a while included Brother Jack McDuff on organ and he made numerous records for the Prestige label . These tracks represent his first few years as a bandleader, locked solidly into the sound of big city rhythm’n’blues so popular at the time.

Track Listing for Classics 1950-1954
On My Own
Chucks chuckles
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
Dance Of The Lady BugBlow Jackson Blow More blues At Midnight
Later For The Gator
Call Of The Gators(Pee Wee)
Harlem Nocturne
Street Scene
Wine-O-Wine
Good Gliding
Here In My Heart
Estrellita
Rock,Rock,Rock
'Gator's Groove
Walking Home
Shake Dance
Try A Little Tenderness
Howling At Midnight
We'll Be Together Again
The Cracker Jack

Reviews

Blues Matters - Phil Aldridge

A fiery thrashing player. He produced some fine sides in the early 50's most of which can be found on this excellent set.

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Willis Jackson

Call of the Gators

Classics 1950-1954