| Artist | Gene Ammons |
|---|---|
| Cover | The Happy Blues.jpg |
| Released | 1956 |
| Recorded | April 23, 1956 |
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 40:02 |
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7039 |
| Producer | Bob Weinstock |
| Chronology | Gene Ammons |
| Prev year | 1950-55 |
| Next year | 1956 |
The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".[2]
Track listing
- "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) – 12:08
- "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) – 8:42
- "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) – 12:54
- "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) – 6:42
Personnel
- Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
- Art Farmer – trumpet
- Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
- Duke Jordan – piano
- Addison Farmer – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
- Candido – congas
References
- ^ Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
- ^ Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012