The Big Sound is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012 The album was recorded at the same sessions which produced Groove Blues.
Reception AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "Ammons is easily the main star (he really excelled in this setting) and is in generally fine form".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
Track listing "Blue Hymn" (Gene Ammons) – 12:37 "The Real McCoy" (Mal Waldron) – 8:33 "Cheek to Cheek" (Irving Berlin) – 14:12 "That's All" (Alan Brandt, Bob Haymes) – 13:58
Personnel Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone Jerome Richardson – flute John Coltrane – alto saxophone (track 2) Paul Quinichette – tenor saxophone (track 2) Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone (tracks 2 & 4) Mal Waldron – piano George Joyner – bass Art Taylor – drums
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