Pony's Express
Pony's Express is the debut album by saxophonist Pony Poindexter which was released on the Epic label in 1962.
Reception
Ken Dryden of Allmusic stated: "It's a shame that Pony Poindexter didn't get many more opportunities to record as a leader, as this release demonstrates his considerable promise".Track listing
- "Catin' Latin" - 4:15
- "Salt Peanuts" - 3:39
- "Skylark" - 3:44
- "Struttin' With Some Barbecue" - 5:32
- "Blue" - 5:31
- ""B" Frequency" - 1:43
- "Mickey [Mouse March]" - 3:06
- "Basin [Street Blues]" - 3:44
- "Pony's Express" - 2:20
- "Lanyop" - 9:40
- "Artistry in Rhythm" - 2:15
Personnel
- Pony Poindexter - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
- Eric Dolphy, Gene Quill, Sonny Red, Phil Woods - alto saxophone
- Dexter Gordon, Jimmy Heath, Clifford Jordan, Billy [Mitchell |Billy Mitchell], Sal Nistico - tenor saxophone
- Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
- Tommy Flanagan, Gildo Mahones - piano
- Ron Carter, Bill Yancey - bass
- Elvin Jones, Charli Persip - drums