Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Afro-Jaws
Album review ~allmusic.com
This set was a change of pace for tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Backed by three trumpeters (Clark Terry gets some solos), a rhythm section (pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley) and a percussion section led by Ray Barretto, Lockjaw performs four compositions by Gil Lopez (who arranged all of the selections) plus "Tin Tin Deo," "Star Eyes" and his own "Afro-Jaws." The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes.
Tracklist:
01. Wild Rice (4:55)
02. Guanco Lament (5:21)
03. Tin Tin Deo (5:12)
04. Jazz-a-Samba (4:16)
05. Alma Alegre (Happy Soul) (5:26)
06. Star Eyes (6:22)
07. Afro-Jaws (7:36)
Personnel:
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone
Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel, John Bello - trumpets
Lloyd Mayers - piano
Larry Gales - bass
Ben Riley - drums
Ray Barretto - conga drums, bongos, quinto and his Latin Percussion Section
Additional Info:
Arrangements by Gil Lopez in collaboration with Artie Azenzer
Produced by Orrin Keepnews
Recorded May 4 and 12, 1961; New York City
Recording Engineer: Ray Fowler
Mastering: Phil De Lancie (Fantasy Studios, Berkeley)
Front Cover Photo: Donald Silverstein
Album Design: Ken Deardoff
Liner notes by Orrin Keepnews
Genre: Hard-Bop/Afro-Cuban
Label: Riverside/Original Jazz Classics
Year: 1992
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