Afro-Jaws is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1961 and released on the Riverside label.Riverside Records discography accessed July 17, 2012
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album four stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating, "The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes".
Track listing All compositions by Gil Lopez except as indicated "Wild Rice" - 4:53 "Guanco Lament" - 5:18 "Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) - 5:10 "Jazz-A-Samba" - 4:14 "Alma Alegre" - 5:24 "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 6:20 "Afro-Jaws" (Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis) - 7:36
Personnel Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone Clark Terry - flugelhorn, trumpet John Ballo (tracks 3 & 4), Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel - trumpet Lloyd Mayers - piano Larry Gales - bass Ben Riley - drums Ray Barretto - congas, bongos Gil Lopez - arranger
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