Up Tight! is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.Gene Ammons discography accessed December 10, 2012 The album was recorded at the same sessions that produced Boss Soul!.
Reception AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "His sound and style effectively bridged the gap between bop and soul jazz".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed December 107, 2012
Track listing All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated. "The Breeze and I" (Ernesto Lecuona, Al Stillman) – 6:25 "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" (Leon René) – 4:30 "Moonglow" (Eddie DeLange, Will Hudson, Irving Mills) – 5:02 "Up Tight!" – 3:32 "The Five O'Clock Whistle" (Kim Gannon, Gene Irwin, Josef Myrow) – 5:56 "Jug's Blue Blues" – 8:15 "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) – 4:10 Recorded at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 17, 1961 (tracks 1, 3, 6 & 7), and October 18, 1961 (tracks 2, 4 & 5)
Personnel Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone Walter Bishop Jr. (tracks 1, 3, 6 & 7), Patti Bown (tracks 2, 4 & 5) – piano Art Davis (tracks 1, 3, 6 & 7), George Duvivier (tracks 2, 4 & 5) – bass Art Taylor – drums Ray Barretto – congas
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