Big Bad Jug
Big Bad Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1972 and released on the Prestige label.
Reception
awarded the album 2 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "The repertoire, which includes a couple of funky originals... is not too inspiring... but Ammons makes the best of it".Track listing
All compositions by Gene Ammons except where noted.- "Lady Mama" – 6:52
- "I [Can't Help Myself |I Can't Help Myself]" – 4:13
- "Lucille" – 4:55
- "Fly Me" – 3:10
- "Big Bad Jug" – 7:46
- "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" – 4:31
- "Fuzz" – 4:27
- Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 28, 1972, November 30, 1972 and November 1, 1972
Personnel
- Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
- Ernie Hayes – organ
- Hank Jones – electric piano
- Sonny Phillips – piano, organ
- Joe Beck, Maynard Parker – guitar
- Ron Carter – bass, electric bass
- Billy Cobham, Idris Muhammad, Mickey Roker – drums