Awakening!! Explained
| Awakening!! |
| Type: | Studio |
| Artist: | Jimmy Woods |
| Cover: | Awakening!!.jpg |
| Released: | 1962 |
| Recorded: | September 13, 1961, and February 19, 1962 |
| Studio: | Los Angeles |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 41:37 |
| Label: | Contemporary
M 3605/S7605 |
| Producer: | Lester Koenig |
| Chronology: | Jimmy Woods |
| Next Title: | Conflict |
| Next Year: | 1963 |
Awakening!! is an album by alto saxophonist Jimmy Woods which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962 and released on the Contemporary label.[1] [2]
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating: "Jimmy Woods' original sound and passionate, chance-taking style make one wonder why he was never able to really make it; his music has not really dated".
Track listing
All compositions by Jimmy Woods except as indicated
- "Awakening" - 4:10
- "Circus" (Louis Alter, Bob Russell) - 4:25
- "Not Yet" - 7:59
- "A New Twist" - 3:40
- "Love for Sale" (Cole Porter) - 6:42
- "Roma" - 5:15
- "Little Jim" - 5:48
- "Anticipation" - 4:01
- Recorded in Los Angeles, California, on September 13, 1961, (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8) and February 19, 1962 (tracks 3, 6 & 7)
Personnel
- Jimmy Woods - alto saxophone
- Martin Banks, Joe Gordon - trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8)
- Amos Trice (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8), Dick Whittington (tracks 3, 6 & 7) - piano
- Jimmy Bond (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8), Gary Peacock (tracks 3, 6 & 7) - bass
- Milt Turner - drums
Notes and References
- http://www.jazzdisco.org/contemporary-records/catalog-3600-7600-5000-6000-series/#m-3605 Contemporary Records discography
- Fitzgerald, M., Jimmy Woods Leader Entry, accessed June 8, 2015
