Preachin is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 12, 2012
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "the great tenor performs 11 religious hymns that are straight from the church... this little-known album is a rather touching and emotional outing, and is quite unique".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 12, 2012
Track listing All compositions traditional, except as indicated "Sweet Hour" - 3:15 "Yield Not" - 2:01 "Abide with Me" (Henry Francis Lyte, William Henry Monk) - 3:18 "Blessed Assurance" (Fanny J. Crosby, Phoebe P. Knapp) - 3:18 "The Prayer" - 3:00 "You'll Never Walk Alone" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers) - 3:44 "I Believe" (Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl, Al Stillman) - 3:18 "Precious Memories" (J. B. F. Wright) - 4:11 "What a Friend" (Joseph M. Scriven, Charles Crozat Converse) - 3:35 "Holy Holy" - 2:45 "The Light" - 2:49
Personnel Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone Clarence "Sleepy" Anderson - organ Sylvester Hickman - bass Dorral Anderson - drums
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