Saying Somethin'! Explained

Saying Somethin'!
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Gigi Gryce
Cover:	Saying Somethin'!.jpg
Released:	1960
Recorded:	March 11, 1960
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	39:23
Label:	New Jazz NJLP 8230
Producer:	Esmond Edwards
Chronology:	Gigi Gryce
Prev Title:	Gigi Gryce
Prev Year:	1958
Next Title:	The Hap'nin's
Next Year:	1960

Saying Somethin'! is an album by American saxophonist Gigi Gryce recorded in 1960 for the New Jazz label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "There is more variety than expected and the contrast between Gryce's lyricism and the extroverted nature of Williams's solos make this set fairly memorable."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Gigi Gryce except as indicated

1. "Back Breaker" – 6:08
2. "Leila's Blues" – 6:47
3. "Blues in the Jungle" – 6:16
4. "Down Home" (Curtis Fuller) – 8:19
5. "Let Me Know" (Hank Jones) – 4:43
6. "Jones' Bones" (Jones) – 7:10

Personnel

• • Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone Richard Williams – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5)
• Richard Wyands – piano
• Reggie Workman – bass
• Mickey Roker – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.attictoys.com/GigiGryce/Gigi_Gryce_discography.php Gigi Gryce discography
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-new-jazz-status-8200-8300-series/#njlp-8230 New Jazz Records discography
3. Yanow, S. AllMusic Review accessed May 31, 2013