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) The Gator Horn (1977) Bar Wars (1978)

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

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The Bay State Banner wrote that the album "is simply swinging R&B instrumental stuff, not as complex or innovative as the honkers in the new music camp, but very funky and danceable without resorting to cliches or gimmicks."[4]

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

1. Muse Records discography accessed September 17, 2013
2. Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 17, 2013
3. Yanow, Scott. Willis Jackson – The Gator Horn: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
4. Lane, George (13 Sep 1979). "Shades of Blue". Bay State Banner. No. 49. p. 18.