Please Mr. Jackson Explained

Please Mr. Jackson
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Willis Jackson
Cover:	Please Mr Jackson.jpg
Released:	1959
Recorded:	May 25, 1959
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	34:02
Label:	Prestige PR 7162^[1]
Producer:	Esmond Edwards
Chronology:	Willis Jackson
Next Title:	Cool "Gator"
Next Year:	1959-60

Please Mr. Jackson is the debut album by saxophonist Willis Jackson.^[2] It featured organist Jack McDuff and guitarist Bill Jennings, and was recorded and released 1959 on the Prestige label.^[3]

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "In 1959, starting with this Prestige set Jackson made his mark on soul-jazz."^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson, Bill Jennings and Jack McDuff' except where indicated.

1. "Cool Grits" – 8:32
2. "Come Back to Sorrento" (Ernesto De Curtis) – 4:30
3. "Dinky's Mood" (Jackson, McDuff) – 3:55
4. "Please Mr. Jackson" – 5:44
5. "633 Knock" (Jennings) – 5:18
6. "Memories of You" (Eubie Blake, Andy Razaf) – 6:03

Personnel

• Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
• Jack McDuff – organ
• Bill Jennings – guitar
• Tommy Potter – bass
• Alvin Johnson – drums

Notes and References

1. Book: Popoff, Martin. Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. September 8, 2009. Penguin. 9781440229169. Google Books.
2. Book: Masters of Jazz Saxophone. Tony. Bacon. Dave. Gelly. May 16, 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9780879306229. Google Books.
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7100-series/#prlp-7162 Prestige Records discography
4. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 15, 2013