Dive into the electrifying world of hard bop and soul jazz with Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis' "Ow! Live at the Penthouse." Captured live on April 16, 2021, this dynamic album showcases Davis' mastery over a range of jazz styles, from bebop to cool jazz, all within a tight 58-minute runtime. The album is a vibrant collection of live performances, featuring tracks like the energetic "Blues Up and Down" and the sophisticated "Sophisticated Lady," interspersed with engaging spoken intros and outros by Jim Wilke. Davis' virtuosic saxophone playing is on full display, backed by a tight-knit band that brings an infectious energy to each track. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Ow! Live at the Penthouse" offers a thrilling glimpse into the world of one of jazz's most influential figures.
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Tracks
Intermission Riff I. Introduction by Jim Wilke - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Blues Up and Down - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Ow! - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Spoken Outro I. - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Bahia - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Spoken Introduction I. - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Blue Lou - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Second Balcony Jump - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Spoken Outro II. - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
How Am I to Know? - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Spoken Introduction II. - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Sophisticated Lady - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Spoken Introduction III. - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Tickle Toe - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin
Intermission Riff II. Outro by Jim Wilke - LiveEddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Johnny Griffin