Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Afro-Jaws (1961)

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Afro-Jaws (1961)

jazz | 1cd | eac-flac-cue-log-cover | 260MB

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Allmusic:
This set was a change of pace for tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Backed by three trumpeters (Clark Terry gets some solos), a rhythm section (pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley) and a percussion section led by Ray Barretto, Lockjaw performs four compositions by Gil Lopez (who arranged all of the selections) plus "Tin Tin Deo," "Star Eyes" and his own "Afro-Jaws." The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes.

Tracks
-1. "Wild Rice" - Lopez - 4:53
-2. "Guanco Lament" - Lopez - 5:18
-3. "Tin Tin Deo" - Fuller, Pozo - 5:10
-4. "Jazz-A-Samba" - Lopez - 4:14
-5. "Alma Alegre [Happy Soul] - 5:24
-6. "Star Eyes" - DePaul, Raye - 6:20
-7. "Afro-Jaws" - Davis - 7:36

Personnel
* Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis (tenor saxophone)
* Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel, John Bello (trumpet)
* Lloyd Mayers (piano)
* Larry Gales (bass);
* Ben Riley (drums)
* Ray Barretto (congas, bongos, quinto, percussion)

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