Twisting the Jug


Twisting the Jug is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons with 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" – 8:42
  6. "Down the Line" – 5:43

Personnel