| Groove Blues | ||||
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| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | January 3, 1958 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 49:20 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7201 | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
| Gene Ammons chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [2] |
Groove Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. [3] The album was recorded at the same session that produced The Big Sound .
A review for AllMusic by Scott Yanow stated: "On Jan. 3, 1958, Gene Ammons led one of his last all-star jam sessions for Prestige. The most notable aspect to this date (which resulted in two albums of material) is that it featured among its soloists John Coltrane, on alto". [1]
All compositions by Mal Waldron, except as indicated
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.
Paul Quinichette was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He was known as the "Vice President" or "Vice Prez" for his emulation of the breathy style of Lester Young, whose nickname was "The President", or simply "Prez". Young called Quinichette "Lady Q".
The Prestige Recordings is a box set by jazz musician John Coltrane.
Mal/2 is an album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron released on the Prestige label in November 1957. The CD reissue added two additional recordings from the same sessions originally released on The Dealers (1957) as bonus tracks.
Wheelin' & Dealin' is an album by Frank Wess, John Coltrane, Paul Quinichette, Mal Waldron, Doug Watkins and Art Taylor released in April 1958 by Prestige Records. It was later reissued on New Jazz Records in 1964. On a small number of reissues, it is credited to "The Prestige All Stars", a name used by Prestige for various combinations of musicians who were under contract to the label. The compact disc reissue adds two alternate takes that did not appear on the initial vinyl releases.
The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.
Jammin' with Gene is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.
Funky is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.
Jammin' in Hi Fi with Gene Ammons is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.
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.
Blue Gene is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released 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!.
Sock! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded between 1954 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1965.
Velvet Soul is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded between 1960 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1964.
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.
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.
Goodbye is the final album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1974 and released on the Prestige label.
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.
On the Sunny Side is an album by American jazz tenor saxophonist Paul Quinichette featuring tracks recorded in May 1957 and released on the Prestige label.