| Soulful Saxophone | ||||
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| Released | 1959 | |||
| Recorded | October 12, 1948, February 28, 1949, January 8, 1950, May 2, 1950, August, 1950 and May 3, 1951 | |||
| Studio | Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 27:52 | |||
| Label | Chess LP 1442 | |||
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Soulful Saxophone is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons, compiling tracks recorded between 1948 and 1951, some of which were originally released as singles, that was issued by the Chess label in 1959. [1] [2] [3]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| DownBeat |  [5] |
The AllMusic review stated: "This compilation is taken from five of Ammon's sessions". [4]
Eugene "Jug" Ammons, also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.
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.
Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.
Boss Tenors is an album by saxophonists Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt recorded in Chicago in 1961 and originally released on the Verve 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!.
Velvet Soul is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded between 1960 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1964.
My Way is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1971 and released on the Prestige label.
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.
Goodbye is the final album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1974 and released on the Prestige label.
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.
Kaleidoscope is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt compiling tracks recorded in 1950-52 and released on the Prestige label in 1957. The 1991 CD reissue added four bonus tracks to the original LP.
Gene Ammons and Friends at Montreux is a live album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1973 and released on the Prestige label.
Stitt's Bits is an album by saxophonist Sonny Stitt compiling tracks recorded in 1950 and released on the Prestige label in 1958.
All Star Sessions is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded between 1950 and 1955 and released on the Prestige label.
Soul Summit Vol 2 is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons with vocalist Etta Jones and organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1961 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label.
Sentimental Journey is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label.
Earl Coleman Returns is an album by American jazz singer Earl Coleman recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label. The 1994 CD reissue added four additional tracks originally released on 78 RPM singles.
The London Bo Diddley Sessions is the 17th studio album by musician Bo Diddley recorded in 1973 and released on the Chess label.
Jug and Sonny is a compilation album by saxophonist Gene Ammons, with Sonny Stitt featured on two tracks, collecting recordings made between 1948 and 1951, some of which were originally released as singles, that was issued by the Chess label in 1960.
Blues and the Soulful Truth is an album by American jazz vocalist and percussionist Leon Thomas recorded in 1972 and released by the Flying Dutchman label.