Boss Soul!
Boss Soul! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label. The album was recorded at the same sessions that produced Up Tight!.
Reception
awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Stewart Mason stating, "Boss Soul is not a top-drawer Gene Ammons release, but it's thoroughly enjoyable throughout".Track listing
All compositions by Gene Ammons except where noted.- "Soft Summer Breeze" – 4:50
- "Don't Go to Strangers" – 6:23
- "Song of the Islands" – 5:10
- "Travelin'" – 3:40
- "Carbow" – 6:05
- " The Masquerade Is Over" – 6:00
- "I'm Beginning to [See the Light]" – 4:45
- Recorded at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 17, 1961 and October 18, 1961
Personnel
- Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
- Walter Bishop Jr., Patti Bown – piano
- Art Davis, George Duvivier – bass
- Art Taylor – drums
- Ray Barretto – congas