Jackson's Action!

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Jackson's Action!
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Live album by
Released1965
RecordedMarch 21, 1964
The Allegro, New York City
Genre Jazz
Label Prestige
PRLP 7348
Willis Jackson chronology
Boss Shoutin'
(1964)
Jackson's Action!
(1965)
Live! Action
(1964)

Jackson's Action! is a live album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in New York City in 1964, and released on the Prestige label. [1] Three additional albums were released from the same performance Live! Action , Soul Night/Live! , and Tell It... .

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars. [2]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except as indicated

  1. "Jackson's Action" - 3:10
  2. "A Lot of Livin' to Do" (Charles Strouse, Lee Adams) - 6:55
  3. "I Wish You Love" (Charles Trenet, Albert Beach) - 3:28
  4. "Monkey Hips" - 5:20
  5. "A'w Right-Do It!" - 6:00
  6. "Jive Samba" (Nat Adderley) - 10:20

Personnel

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References

  1. Prestige Records discography accessed March 5, 2013
  2. 1 2 Allmusic listing accessed March 5, 2013