The Gator Horn

The Gator Horn
Studio album by Willis Jackson
Released	1977
Recorded	March 8, 1977
Studio	Rosebud Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Muse MR 5146
Producer	Fred Seibert
Willis Jackson chronology
In the Alley (1976)In the Alley1976 The Gator Horn (1977) Bar Wars (1978)Bar Wars1978

The Gator Horn is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1977 and first released on the Muse label.^[1][2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow states that "Jackson's basic tenor always contained plenty of soul, the potential of exploding, and an attractive warm sound. For this fine set, Gator alternates between romps (some of which are funky) and ballads."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.

1. "Ungawa" – 8:32
2. "You've Changed" (Bill Carey, Carl T. Fischer) – 4:45
3. "Hello, Good Luck" (Johnny Griffin) – 7:35
4. "The Gator Horn" – 5:05
5. "This Is Always" (Mack Gordon, Harry Warren) – 5:30
6. "Gooseneck" – 8:15

Personnel

• Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, "Gator" horn
• Joe Jones – guitar
• Carl Wilson – organ
• Dud Bascomb Jr. – bass
• Yusef Ali – drums
• Buddy Caldwell – congas

References