Funky is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
Reception AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "The Gene Ammons all-star jam session recordings of the 1950s are all quite enjoyable and this one is no exception... Ammons seems to really inspire his sidemen on these soulful bop jams".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
Track listing "Funky" (Kenny Burrell) - 9:01 "Pint Size" (Jimmy Mundy) - 12:23 "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 8:57 "King Size" (Mundy) - 9:16
Personnel Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone Art Farmer - trumpet Jackie McLean - alto saxophone Mal Waldron - piano Kenny Burrell - guitar Doug Watkins - bass Art Taylor - drums
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