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Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Ted Dunbar – guitar Mickey Tucker – organ, electric piano Bob Cranshaw – electric bass Freddie Waits – drums Richard Landrum – congas, percussion Sonny Morgan – percussion

Having made his initial reputation as a honking and screaming R&B star, Jackson by 1959 had formed a soul-jazz group that included guitarist Bill Jennings and the young organist Jack McDuff. On this program, the tenor plays a typical set from the era: three standards, the jump tune “A Smooth One,” and a couple of his basic originals. Enjoyable and accessible music that swings and contains its share of soul (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Pat Martino – guitar Carl Wilson – organ Jimmy Lewis – bass Yusef Ali – drums Buddy Caldwell – congas

Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Jack McDuff – organ Bill Jennings – guitar Milt Hinton, Wendell Marshall, Tommy Potter – bass Bill Elliot, Alvin Johnson – drums Buck Clarke – congas

🎷 The 1960s were a standout era for Willis “Gator” Jackson, showcasing his soul-jazz and hard bop with authenticity and swing. 🌟 His compilation At Large (2000) captures the essence of his Prestige years (1962-1968), featuring tracks from five albums. 🎶 From Italian classics to soulful spirituals and funky boogaloos, Gator’s interpretations of songs like “Arrivederci Roma” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” highlight his versatility. A must-listen for soul-jazz fans!

Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Jack McDuff – organ Bill Jennings – guitar Tommy Potter – bass Alvin Johnson – drums

Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Sonny Phillips – piano Carl Wilson – organ Jimmy Ponder – guitar Jimmy Lewis – bass Yusef Ali – drums Buddy Caldwell – congas, percussion

Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Charles Earland – organ Pat Martino – guitar Grady Tate – drums