| Big Chief! | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | August 1, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Plaza Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Jazzland JLP 53 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Big Chief! is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label. [1] [2]
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All compositions by Junior Mance except where noted.
Edward F. Davis, known professionally as Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. It is unclear how he acquired the moniker "Lockjaw" : it is either said that it came from the title of a tune or from his way of biting hard on the saxophone mouthpiece. Other theories have been put forward.
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Glidin' Along is an album by American trombonist Bennie Green recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
Tough Tenors is an album by saxophonists Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label.
Griff & Lock is an album by saxophonists Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and Johnny Griffin recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label.
Lookin' at Monk! is an album by saxophonists Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis featuring compositions associated with Thelonious Monk recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
The Chicago Sound is the sole album led by American jazz bassist Wilbur Ware. It features a quintet with the saxophonist Johnny Griffin and was recorded in 1957 for the Riverside label. It was subsequently re-released by the Jazzland label as: Johnny Griffin & Wilbur Ware with Junior Mance and renamed "The Chicago Cookers" in 1960.
Starting Time is an album by jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan which was recorded in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
The Soul of Hollywood is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance featuring interpretations of music from motion pictures which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962 and released on the Jazzland label.
Junior Mance Trio at the Village Vanguard is a live album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1961 and released on the Jazzland label.
The Soulful Piano of Junior Mance is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label.
Junior's Blues is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.
Happy Times is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1962 and released on the Jazzland label.
Breezing is an album by American saxophonist Sonny Red recorded in late 1960 and released in 1961 on the Jazzland label.
Junior's Cookin' is the debut album led by American jazz saxophonist Junior Cook which was recorded in 1961 for the Jazzland label.
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Get Ready, Set, Jump!!! is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance, recorded in 1964 and released on the Capitol label.
Straight Ahead! is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance, recorded in 1964 and released on the Capitol label.
That's Where It Is! is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1964 and released on the Capitol label.
Junior is the debut album led by jazz pianist Junior Mance which was recorded in 1959 and released on the Verve label. Norman Granz offered Mance the opportunity to record his own album after working on the sessions that produced Dizzy Gillespie's Have Trumpet, Will Excite!.