Jackson's Action! Explained

Jackson's Action!
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Willis Jackson
Cover:	Jackson's Action!.jpg
Released:	1965
Recorded:	March 21, 1964 The Allegro, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Prestige PRLP 7348
Chronology:	Willis Jackson
Prev Title:	Boss Shoutin'
Prev Year:	1964
Next Title:	Live! Action
Next Year:	1964

Jackson's Action! is a live album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in New York City in 1964, and released on the Prestige label.^[1] Three additional albums were released from the same performance Live! Action, Soul Night/Live!, and Tell It....

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except as indicated

1. "Jackson's Action" - 3:10
2. "A Lot of Livin' to Do" (Charles Strouse, Lee Adams) - 6:55
3. "I Wish You Love" (Charles Trenet, Albert Beach) - 3:28
4. "Monkey Hips" - 5:20
5. "A'w Right-Do It!" - 6:00
6. "Jive Samba" (Nat Adderley) - 10:20

• Recorded at The Allegro in New York City on March 21, 1964

Personnel

• Willis Jackson - tenor saxophone
• Frank Robinson - trumpet
• Carl Wilson - organ
• Pat Martino - guitar
• Joe Hadrick - drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7300-series/#pr-7348 Prestige Records discography
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/live%21-jacksons-action-mw0000913361 Allmusic listing