The Remaining Willis Jackson 1951 - 1959
Willis Jackson was one of R&B and soul-jazz's greatest tenor saxophonists, though his legacy has been overshadowed by more celebrated contemporaries. This collection gathers previously unreleased recordings from 1951 through 1959, capturing him in various contexts and moods. Whether in straightforward blues grooves, soul-jazz settings, or bebop explorations, Jackson's tone is unmistakable: robust, emotional, and compelling. These sessions reveal an artist of genuine depth and versatility. For blues and soul-jazz enthusiasts, this represents essential listening and a genuine opportunity to experience an underrated master.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Blues |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Blue Moon |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | Spain |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Blues
- Style:
- Label:
- Blue Moon (4)
- Country:
- Spain
- Year:
- 2005
- 1. Harlem Nocturne 3:06
- 2. Street Scene (Sentimental Rhapsody) 2:52
- 3. Wine-O-Wine 2:50
- 4. Good Gliding 3:02
- 5. Here In My Heart 3:15
- 6. Estrellita 2:55
- 7. Rock, Rock, Rock 2:41
- 8. Gator's Groove 2:39
- 9. Walking Home 3:06
- 10. Shake Dance 2:49
- 11. Try A Little Tenderness 2:37
- 12. Howling At Midnight 2:49
- 13. We'll Be Together Again 2:54
- 14. The Cracker Jack 2:28
- 15. Back Door 2:54
- 16. Later 'Gator 2:51
- 17. Wishbone 2:28
- 18. Wishbone 2:40
- 19. Down Boy 2:32
- 20. Down Boy 2:48
- 21. Good To The Bone 2:34
- 22. Makin' It 2:31
- 23. Hello... "Gator" Speaking 2:59
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