Gene Ammons - Got My Own CD

Got My Own Review by Scott Yanow

Recorded at the same sessions that resulted in the more commercial Big Bad Jug, this LP (only reissued in South Africa on CD) is the better of the two thanks to the inclusion of four Billie Holiday-associated songs. Ammons (even with the electric rhythm section) is in strong form on "Lady Sings the Blues," "God Bless the Child," "Strange Fruit" and "Fine and Mellow." The other three pieces (which include the theme from Ben and a Neal Diamond tune) are not as inspiring but Ammons's huge sound makes the music worthwhile.

6002140868827

CDFAT (WB) 75

Prestige, 1999

Country: SOUTH AFRICA

Good condition

C07