The Saxophone Section

The Saxophone Section, is an album by saxophonist Coleman Hawkins which was recorded in 1958 and released on the World Wide label.

Reception

Scott Yanow of AllMusic states, "the other saxophonists and part of the rhythm section were taken from the Count Basie Orchestra and outfitted with arrangements by Billy Ver Planck. They play a variety of little-known but swinging material; the logical charts and high-quality solos make this LP well worth acquiring".

Track listing

"There Is Nothin' Like a Dame" – 3:51
"Ooga Dooga" – 5:46
"Thanks for the Misery" – 4:19
"An Evening at Papa Joe's" – 8:11
"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" – 5:40
"Thanks for the Misery" – 4:34 Additional track on reissue
Personnel

Coleman Hawkins – tenor saxophone
Marshall Royal, Frank Wess – alto saxophone
Frank [Foster |Frank Foster] – tenor saxophone
Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
Nat Pierce – piano
Freddie Green – guitar
Eddie [Jones |Eddie Jones] – bass
Bobby Donaldson – drums
Billy Ver Planck – arranger