Dance Awhile with Doggett

Dance Awhile with Doggett is an album by American organist Bill Doggett released by the King label in 1958.

Critical reception

AllMusic reviewer Myles Boisen stated "The emphasis on this release is on R&B-inflected combo jazz ranging from the soft sound of Doggett's ethereal organ... Of course, this wouldn't be a complete smorgasbord without a touch of the exotic... As always, there's plenty of grits 'n' gravy saxophone, great guitar... and even some real soulful flute playing".

Track listing

All compositions by Bill Doggett except where noted

"Flying Home" – 2:26
"Misty Moon" – 2:01
"Bone Tones" – 2:46
"Tailor Made" – 2:50
"Chelsea Bridge" – 2:51
"The Kid from Franklin Street" – 2:34
"Pied Piper of Islip" – 2:36
"Passion Flower" – 2:29
"The Song Is Ended" – 2:23
"Autumn Dreams" – 2:43
"How Could You?" – 2:25
"Smoochie" – 3:01

Recorded in Cincinnati, OH on December 16, 1953, August 23, 1955, February 26, 1958 and March 4, 1958 and in New York City, NY on October 7, 1957

Personnel

Bill Doggett – organ
Lawrence "Tricky" Lofton – trombone
Clifford Scott – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
Percy France, Floyd "Candy" Johnson – tenor saxophone
Thomas Bowles – baritone saxophone
Billy Butler, Jerry Lane – guitar
Edwyn Conley, Clarence Mack, Carl Pruitt – bass
Shep Shepherd – drums