Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.Payne, D. Johnny Lytle discography accessed April 14, 2015Johnny Lytle catalog accessed April 14, 2015
Reception
The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".
Track listing All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated "Minor Soul" - 4:47 "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45 "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41 "Mongo" - 4:18 "Blues Time" - 5:30 "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25 "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12 "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31
Personnel Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, xylophone, beer bottle, narration Jimmy Foster - organ Larry Gales - bass Jozell Carter - drums Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas
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