Biography
An exciting tenor saxophonist whose honking and squeals (although
influenced by Illinois Jacquet) were quite distinctive, Willis Jackson
was also a strong improviser who sounded perfectly at home with organ
groups. He played locally in Florida early on, until joining Cootie
Williams (on and off during 1948-1955). His two-sided honking feature
"Gator Tail" with "Cootie" (which earned Williams a lifelong nickname)
was a hit in 1948, and he started recording as a leader in 1950. Jackson
had a romantic and creative partnership with singer Ruth Brown for
eight years, and often appeared on her recordings during this era. His
extensive series of Prestige recordings (1959-1964) made him a big
attraction on the organ circuit. Although generally overlooked by
critics, Willis Jackson continued working steadily in the 1970s and
'80s. In 1977, he recorded one of the finest albums of his career for
Muse, Bar Wars.
Jackson died in New York City one week after heart surgery, in October 1987, at the age of 55.
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Biografía
Un excitante saxofonista tenor cuyos bocinazos y chillidos (aunque
influenciado por Illinois Jacquet) eran bastante distintivos, Willis
Jackson era también un fuerte improvisador que sonaba perfectamente en
casa con los grupos de órgano. Tocó localmente en Florida desde el
principio, hasta que se unió a Cootie Williams (de vez en cuando durante
1948-1955). Su característica de tocar la bocina por los dos lados
"Gator Tail" con "Cootie" (lo que le valió a Williams un apodo de por
vida) fue un éxito en 1948, y comenzó a grabar como líder en 1950.
Jackson tuvo una relación romántica y creativa con la cantante Ruth
Brown durante ocho años, y a menudo apareció en sus grabaciones durante
esta época. Su extensa serie de grabaciones de Prestige (1959-1964) lo
convirtió en una gran atracción en el circuito de los órganos. Aunque
generalmente pasado por alto por los críticos, Willis Jackson continuó
trabajando firmemente en los años 70 y 80. En 1977, grabó uno de los
mejores álbumes de su carrera para Muse, Bar Wars.
Jackson murió en la ciudad de Nueva York una semana después de una
operación de corazón, en octubre de 1987, a la edad de 55 años.
Tracks:
A1 The Song Of Ossahna 2:30
A2 Sunny 6:30
A3 Girl Talk 5:20
A4 Ode To Billie Joe 2:30
A5 Sometimes I'm Happy 5:10
B1 Soul Grabber 2:00
B2 Rhode Island Red 3:30
B3 Alfie 8:20
B4 I Dig Rock And Roll Music 2:45
Personnel:
Baritone Saxophone Haywood Henry
Drums Lawrence Wrice
Guitar Wally Richardson
Organ Carl Wilson
Tenor Saxophone Willis Jackson
Trumpet Wilbur Bascomb
Recorded By Rudy Van Gelder
Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 25, 1967
Étiquette:Prestige PR 7551
Released:1968
Genre:Jazz
Style:Soul-Jazz
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