Swingin' at the Gate explained

Swingin' at the Gate
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Johnny Lytle
Cover:	Swingin' at the Gate.jpg
Released:	1967
Recorded:	August–November 1967
Venue:	Top of the Gate, New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Pacific Jazz PJ-10129
Producer:	Irv Bagley
Chronology:	Johnny Lytle
Prev Title:	Done It Again
Prev Year:	1967
Next Title:	A Man and a Woman
Next Year:	1967

Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

1. "Minor Soul" - 4:47
2. "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45
3. "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41
4. "Mongo" - 4:18
5. "Blues Time" - 5:30
6. "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25
7. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12
8. "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31

Personnel

• Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, xylophone, beer bottle, narration
  • Jimmy Foster - organ Larry Gales - bass
• Jozell Carter - drums
• Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas

Notes and References

1. Payne, D. Johnnny Lytle discography accessed April 14, 2015
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/johnny-lytle/catalog/#pacific-jazz-pj-10129 Johnny Lytle catalog