Album · 1961
Twisting the Jug
- Released
- 1961
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalogue no.
- PRST 7238
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Country
- US
“Twisting the Jug” is an album by Gene Ammons with Joe Newman, Jack McDuff, released in 1961 on Prestige. The original release has 6 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “Born To Be Blue” and “Satin Doll”. The line-up features “Brother” Jack McDuff (organ), Gene Ammons (tenor saxophone), Joe Newman (trumpet), Walter Perkins (drums (drum set)) and Wendell Marshall (bass).
Who played on Twisting the Jug
- “Brother” Jack McDuff organ all tracks
- Gene Ammons tenor saxophone all tracks
- Joe Newman trumpet all tracks
- Walter Perkins drums (drum set) all tracks
- Wendell Marshall bass all tracks
- Ray Barretto congas
Tracklist
- A1 Twisting the Jug — Gene Ammons
- A2 Born to Be Blue standard
- A3 Satin Doll standard — Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn
- B1 Moten Swing — Count Basie, Eddie Durham, Bennie Moten, Ira E. "Buster" Moten
- B2 Stormy Monday Blues
- B3 Down the Line — Gene Ammons
Production
- Rudy van Gelder engineer
More albums by Gene Ammons with Joe Newman, Jack McDuff
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Twisting the Jug?
The line-up of Twisting the Jug includes “Brother” Jack McDuff (organ), Gene Ammons (tenor saxophone), Joe Newman (trumpet), Walter Perkins (drums (drum set)), Wendell Marshall (bass) and Ray Barretto (congas).
Which label released Twisting the Jug?
Twisting the Jug was released in 1961 on Prestige (PRST 7238).
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