Afro-Jaws
Afro-Jaws is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1961 and released on the Riverside label.
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" - 5:10
- "Jazz-A-Samba" - 4:14
- "Alma Alegre" - 5:24
- "Star Eyes" - 6:20
- "Afro-Jaws" - 7:36
Personnel
- Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone
- Clark Terry - flugelhorn, trumpet
- John Ballo, Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel - trumpet
- Lloyd Mayers - piano
- Larry Gales - bass
- Ben Riley - drums
- Ray Barretto - congas, bongos
- Gil Lopez - arranger