Single Action is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson with guitarist Pat Martino, recorded in 1978 and released on the Muse label.Muse Records discography accessed September 17, 2013Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 17, 2013
Reception
In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow notes that "Single Action does give one a good example of Jackson playing in a tenor style that (other than Houston Person and now Joshua Redman) is quickly disappearing."
Track listing All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted. "Evergreen" (Barbra Streisand, Paul Williams) – 4:44 "Bolita" – 8:12 "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 6:59 "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder) – 7:43 "Hittin' the Numbers" – 5:01 "Single Action" – 6:17 "Evergreen" [alternate take] (Streisand, Williams) – 4:41 Bonus track on CD reissue
Personnel Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Pat Martino – guitar Carl Wilson – organ Jimmy Lewis – bass Yusef Ali – drums Buddy Caldwell – congas
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