Gator's Groove is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed March 7, 2013 Jackson first recorded the title tune for Atlantic Records in 1952; this is the version that circulates most today.
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic listing accessed March 7, 2013
Track listing All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted. "Brother Ray" (Ray Barretto) – 4:10 "A Day in the Life of a Fool" (Carl Sigman, Luiz Bonfá) – 6:35 "This is the Way I Feel" – 9:50 "Blue Jays" (Bill Jennings, Jackie Ivory, Willis Jackson) – 7:13 "Stolen Sweets" (Wild Bill Davis, Dickie Thompson) – 5:35 "Long Tall Dexter" (Dexter Gordon) – 7:07
Personnel Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, gator horn Jackie Ivory – organ Bill Jennings – guitar Ben Tucker – bass, electric bass Jerry Potter – drums Richard Landrum – congas
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