Saxophonists · 1925–1974
Gene Ammons
American tenor saxophonist (1925–1974)
- Born
- 14 April 1925
Chicago - Died
- 23 July 1974
Chicago - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1943–
- Record labels
- Prestige, Chess Records
- Discography
- 53 albums
Biography
Gene Ammons was a jazz musician who played saxophone and tenor saxophone. Gene Ammons was born on 14 April 1925 in Chicago and died on 23 July 1974 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Prestige and Chess Records. The discography here lists 53 albums, from “With Or Without” (1954) to “On Prestige” (2024).
Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974), also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Historic 78 rpm records
- Cool Breeze Billy Eckstine · Gene Ammons · Dameron · Gillespie · 1946 archive.org ↗
- Traveling Light Gene Ammons his Golden Toned Tenor and Orchestra · Mercer · Mundy · 1952 archive.org ↗
- THE BEAT GENE AMMONS · Ammons · 1952 archive.org ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Gene Ammons play?
Gene Ammons is known for playing saxophone and tenor saxophone.
When and where was Gene Ammons born?
Gene Ammons was born 14 April 1925 in Chicago.
What are Gene Ammons's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include With Or Without (1954), Hi Fidelity Jam Session (1956), Jammin' With Gene (1956), Funky (1957) and Jammin' in Hi Fi With Gene Ammons (1957).
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