Boss Tenor is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 7, 2012
Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Unlike his earlier jam sessions, this particular outing finds Ammons as the only horn, fronting a talented rhythm section... This is a fine outing by one of the true "bosses" of the tenor".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 7, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated. "Hittin' the Jug" – 8:29 "Close Your Eyes" (Bernice Petkere) – 3:46 "My Romance" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 4:16 "Canadian Sunset" (Norman Gimbel, Eddie Heywood) – 5:24 "Blue Ammons" – 4:57 "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24 "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Benny Goodman, Arthur Sampson, Chick Webb, Andy Razaf) – 3:31
Personnel Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone Tommy Flanagan – piano Doug Watkins – bass Art Taylor – drums Ray Barretto – congas
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