Brasswind is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in late 1973 and early 1974 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 19, 2012
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states, "Ammons plays well and even if the arrangements are somewhat dated (George Duke's keyboards do not help), this set has its strong moments".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 19, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Gene Ammons except where noted. "Cántaro" (David Axelrod) – 3:58 "Brasswind" – 5:03 "Solitario" (Axelrod) – 5:47 "Cariba" (Wes Montgomery) – 4:57 "Once I Loved" (Antonio Carlos Jobim) – 6:15 "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 7:53 "Rozzie" – 4:40
Personnel Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone Allen DeRienzo, Snooky Young – trumpet George Bohanon – trombone Prince Lasha – alto flute (tracks 2 & 3) Bill Green, Jay Migliori – flute, alto flute, alto saxophone Jim Horn – flute, alto flute, baritone saxophone George Duke – keyboards Michael Howell, Don Peake (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7) – guitar Carol Kaye – electric bass (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7) Walter Booker – bass (tracks 3 & 6) John Guerin (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7), Roy McCurdy (tracks 3 & 6) – drums Berkeley Nash – percussion (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7) David Axelrod – arranger, conductor
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