Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis: Afro-Jaws
composed by Gil Lopez, 1934-; performed by Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Lloyd Mayers, 1929-, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, 1933-, Clark Terry, 1920-2015, Ernie Royal and Phil Sunkel, 1925- (Riverside, 1991), 39 mins, 7 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Composer
- Gil Lopez, 1934-
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 39 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Afro-Jazz
- Label
- Riverside
- Page Count
- 7
- Performer
- Eddie Davis, 1922-1986, Lloyd Mayers, 1929-, Larry Gales, Ben Riley, 1933-, Clark Terry, 1920-2015, Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel, 1925-
- Date Recorded
- 1961-05-12
- Release Date
- 1991
- Review
- 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. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Afro-Jazz, Afro-Jazz
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Afro-Jazz
