The Happy Blues

The Happy Blues
Studio album by Gene Ammons
Released	1956
Recorded	April 23, 1956
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:02
Label	Prestige PRLP 7039
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Gene Ammons chronology
All Star Sessions (1950-55) The Happy Blues (1956) Jammin' with Gene (1956)

The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label. ^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set". ^[2]

Track listing

1. "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) – 12:08
2. "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) – 8:42
3. "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) – 12:54
4. "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) – 6:42

Personnel

• Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
• Art Farmer – trumpet
• Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
• Duke Jordan – piano
• Addison Farmer – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Candido – congas

References

1. Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
2. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide . USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp.  9. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.
4. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 32. ISBN   978-0-14-103401-0.