| Big Bad Jug | ||||
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | October 28 & 30 and November 1, 1972 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 10070 | |||
| Producer | Ozzie Cadena | |||
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| Allmusic |   |
Big Bad Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label. [2]
Allmusic awarded the album 2 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "The repertoire, which includes a couple of funky originals... is not too inspiring... but Ammons makes the best of it". [1]
All compositions by Gene Ammons except where noted.
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The Big Sound is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. The album was recorded at the same sessions which produced Groove Blues.
Groove Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. The album was recorded at the same session that produced The Big Sound.
Boss Tenor is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.
Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.
Just Jug is a live album by saxophonists Gene Ammons recorded in Chicago in 1961 and originally released on the Argo label in 1962. The album was subsequently rereleased as Gene Ammons Live! in Chicago with two bonus tracks on the Prestige label.
Up Tight! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label. The album was recorded at the same sessions that produced Boss Soul!.
Jug & Dodo is a 1972 double album featuring pianist Dodo Marmarosa and saxophonist Gene Ammons. It was recorded in 1962, but was not released until ten years later, on the Prestige label.
Bad! Bossa Nova is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label. It was also re-released as Jungle Soul! .
Angel Eyes is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded in 1960 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1965.
The Boss Is Back! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.
Brother Jug!' is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label. It contains material from the same two dates as The Boss Is Back! (1969).
Late Hour Special is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded in 1961 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1964.
The Black Cat! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons, recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.
My Way is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label.
Chicago Concert is a live album by saxophonists James Moody and Gene Ammons recorded in Chicago in 1971 and released on the Prestige label.
Got My Own is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
God Bless Jug and Sonny is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2001.
Left Bank Encores is a live album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in Baltimore in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 2002. The album was recorded at the same concert that produced God Bless Jug and Sonny.
Together Again for the Last Time is an album by saxophonists Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons recorded in 1973 and released on the Prestige label in 1976. The album was the final recording by the pair, who had a long history of collaboration, prior to the death of Ammons in 1974.