The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
Track listing "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) – 12:08 "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) – 8:42 "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) – 12:54 "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) – 6:42
Personnel Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone Art Farmer – trumpet Jackie McLean – alto saxophone Duke Jordan – piano Addison Farmer – bass Art Taylor – drums Candido – congas
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