Eddie Lockjaw Davis • Afro-Jaws

 

Review
by Scott Yanow
This set was a change of pace for tenor saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Backed by three trumpeters (Clark Terry gets some solos), a rhythm section (pianist Lloyd Mayers, bassist Larry Gales and drummer Ben Riley) and a percussion section led by Ray Barretto, Lockjaw performs four compositions by Gil Lopez (who arranged all of the selections) plus "Tin Tin Deo," "Star Eyes" and his own "Afro-Jaws." The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/afro-jaws-mw0000654444

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Este set fue un cambio de ritmo para el saxofonista tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Respaldado por tres trompetistas (Clark Terry consigue algunos solos), una sección rítmica (el pianista Lloyd Mayers, el bajista Larry Gales y el batería Ben Riley) y una sección de percusión dirigida por Ray Barretto, Lockjaw interpreta cuatro composiciones de Gil Lopez (que arregló todas las selecciones) más "Tin Tin Deo", "Star Eyes" y su propia "Afro-Jaws". La ambientación afrocubana es perfecta para el tenor de tono rudo, que retoza a través de las contagiosas melodías.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/afro-jaws-mw0000654444

Tracks:
1 - Wild Rice 4:53
2 - Guanco Lament 5:18
3 - Tin Tin Deo 5:10
4 - Jazz-A-Samba 4:14
5 - Alma Alegre (Happy Soul) 5:24
6 - Star Eyes 6:20
7 - Afro-Jaws 7:36


Credits:
    Arranged By – Gil Lopez (2)
    Arranged By [In Collaboration With] – Artie Azenzer
    Bass – Larry Gales
    Design [Album Design] – Ken Deardoff
    Drums – Ben Riley
    Engineer [Recording] – Ray Fowler
    Mastered By [Mastering] – Phil De Lancie
    Percussion – Ray Barretto
    Photography By [Front Cover] – Donald Silverstein
    Piano – Lloyd Mayers
    Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
    Tenor Saxophone – Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis
    Trumpet – Clark Terry, Ernie Royal, John Bello (tracks: 3, 4), Phil Sunkel

Recorded May 4 and 12, 1961.
Recorded At – Plaza Sound Studios

Label:    Riverside Records – RLP 9373
Released:    1961
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Latin Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/3719410-Eddie-Lockjaw-Davis-Afro-Jaws

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