Blue Gene (Gene Ammons album) explained

Blue Gene
Type:Studio
Artist:Gene Ammons
Cover:Blue Gene (album).jpg
Released:1958
Recorded:May 2, 1958
Studio:Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:Jazz
Length:42:35
Label:Prestige
PRLP 7146
Producer:Bob Weinstock
Chronology:Gene Ammons
Prev Title:Groove Blues
Prev Year:1958
Next Title:The Swingin'est
Next Year:1958

Blue Gene is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "The final of his series of jam sessions for Prestige features an excellent septet... Few surprises occur but everyone plays up to their usual high level".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron.

  1. "Blue Gene" – 13:54
  2. "Scamperin'" – 8:46
  3. "Blue Greens and Beans" – 9:00
  4. "Hip Tip" – 8:55

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/gene-ammons/catalog/#prestige-prlp-7146 Gene Ammons discography
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 7, 2012