Gene Ammons - Preachin' (1962) {Prestige-OJC}

Gene Ammons - Preachin' (1962) {Prestige-OJC}

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© 1993 Prestige / OJC / Fantasy | 00025218679220

Jazz / Hard Bop / Soul Jazz / Saxophone

This is a most unusual session. With accompaniment by organist Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson along with bassist Sylvester Hickman and drummer Dorel Anderson, the great tenor performs 11 religious hymns that are straight from the church. Ammons mostly sticks very closely to the themes but gives such melodies as "Abide with Me," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "What a Friend," and "Holy Holy" passion, soul, and honest feelings. Reissued on CD, this little-known album is a rather touching and emotional outing, and is quite unique.

Personnel:
Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson - organ
Sylvester Hickman - bass
Dorral Anderson - drums

tracklist:
01 - Sweet Hour
02 - Yield Not
03 - Abide With Me
04 - Blessed Assurance
05 - The Prayer
06 - You'll Never Walk Alone
07 - I Believe
08 - Precious Memories
09 - What A Friend
10 - Holy Holy
11 - The Light