Late Hour Special
Late Hour Special is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded in 1961 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1964.
Reception
awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Ammons is the main star throughout... infusing each tune with soul and swing. A fine outing, although with brief playing time".Track listing
- "The [Party's Over (1956 song)|The Party's Over]" - 5:42
- "I Want [to Be Loved (But Only by You)]" - 3:57
- "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" - 4:28
- "Lascivious" - 4:27
- "Makin' Whoopee" - 5:00
- "Soft Winds" - 5:48
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" - 5:34
- Recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs New Jersey on June 13, 1961 and September 5, 1962
Personnel
- Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
- Hobart Dotson, Clark Terry - trumpet
- Oliver Nelson - alto saxophone, arranger
- George Barrow, Red Holloway - tenor saxophone
- Bob Ashton - baritone saxophone
- Patti Bown, Richard Wyands - piano
- George Duvivier, Wendell Marshall - bass
- Walter Perkins, Bill English - drums
- Ray Barretto - congas