Twisting the Jug


Twisting the Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons with trumpeter Joe [Newman (trumpeter)|Joe Newman] and organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated: "Gene Ammons' 1961 session Twistin' the Jug features not only the powerhouse tenor playing at the top of his form, but a killer set of sidemen... this is a fun, listenable early soul-jazz session featuring two of the greats of the field".

Track listing

All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated.
  1. "Twistin' the Jug" – 4:40
  2. "Born to Be Blue" – 7:20
  3. "Satin Doll" – 6:46
  4. "Moten Swing" – 4:59
  5. "Stormy [Monday Blues|Stormy Monday]" – 8:42
  6. "Down the Line" – 5:43

Personnel