Lucky Strikes is an album led by saxophonist Lucky Thompson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed May 20, 2013 The title and cover art are modelled after the cigarette brand Lucky Strikes.
Reception
AllMusic awarded the album 4½ stars with its review by Scott Yanow calling it, "a perfect introduction to the talents of the underrated saxophonist Lucky Thompson... the quality is quite high. Thompson's soprano solos in particular are quite memorable".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed May 20, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Lucky Thompson except as noted "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) – 5:49 "Fly With the Wind" – 4:01 "Mid-Nite Oil" – 5:08 "Reminiscent" – 4:04 "Mumba Neua" – 4:47 "I Forgot to Remember" – 6:36 "Prey-Loot" – 4:05 "Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper) – 4:55
Personnel Lucky Thompson – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone Hank Jones – piano Richard Davis – bass Connie Kay – drums
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