In the Alley

In the Alley is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1976 and first released on the Muse label.Muse Records discography accessed September 18, 2013Willis Jackson discography, accessed September 18, 2013

Reception

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow calls the album a "typical but often exciting outing" and states "The music includes blues, romps, a ballad, and funky vamps".

Track listing All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted. "Niamani" (Sonny Phillips) – 7:25 "Gator's Groove" (Yusef Ali) – 7:07 "Blues Blues Blues" – 5:09 "Young Man With a Horn" (Ray Anthony) – 5:58 "More" (Nino Oliviero, Riz Ortolani, Marcello Ciorciolini, Norman Newell) – 7:45 "In the Alley" – 9:14

Personnel Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone Sonny Phillips – piano Carl Wilson – organ Jimmy Ponder – guitar Jimmy Lewis – bass Yusef Ali – drums Buddy Caldwell – congas, percussion

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