Gene Ammons, the legendary tenor saxophonist, delivers a captivating live performance with "Chicago Concert," released on January 1, 2003, under the Original Jazz Classics label. This album is a testament to Ammons' mastery of various jazz genres, including hard bop, soul jazz, bebop, acid jazz, and cool jazz.
Spanning just over 53 minutes, "Chicago Concert" features seven tracks, all recorded live, showcasing Ammons' virtuosic skills and his ability to engage with the audience. The album opens with "Just In Time," a classic jazz standard, followed by "Work Song," a hard bop gem. Ammons then takes on the beloved "Have You Met Miss Jones?" and his own composition, "Jim-Jam-Jug," demonstrating his versatility and creativity.
The album continues with "I'll Close My Eyes," a beautiful ballad, and "C-Jam Blues," a cool jazz staple. It concludes with "Yardbird Suite," a bebop classic, leaving the listener with a sense of satisfaction and awe. "Chicago Concert" is not just an album; it's a journey through the rich history of jazz, guided by one of its most talented and influential figures, Gene Ammons.
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