Released 1964 | Length 34:56 Release date 1964 Label Universal Music LLC | |
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Recorded June 13, 1961 and April 13, 1962Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Similar Up Tight!, Velvet Soul, Soul Summit Vol 2, Blue Groove, Blue Gene |
Late Hour Special is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons compiling sessions recorded in 1961 and 1962 and released on the Prestige label in 1964.
Contents
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "Ammons is the main star throughout... infusing each tune with soul and swing. A fine outing, although with brief (35 & 1/2 minutes) playing time".
Track listing
- "The Party's Over" (Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Jule Styne) - 5:42
- "I Want to Be Loved (But Only by You)" (Savannah Churchill) - 3:57
- "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Mercer Ellington, Ted Persons) - 4:28
- "Lascivious" (Gene Ammons) - 4:27
- "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 5:00
- "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman) - 5:48
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) - 5:34
Personnel
Songs
1The Party's Over5:43
2I Want To Be Loved3:57
3Things Ain't What They Used To Be4:28
References
Late Hour Special Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA