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Released
  
1967

Artist
  
Johnny Lytle

Label
  
Pacific Jazz Records

Producer
  
Irv Bagley

Release date
  
1967

Genre
  
Jazz

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Recorded
  
August–November 1967Top of the Gate, New York City

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Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.

Contents

Reception

The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

  1. "Minor Soul" - 4:47
  2. "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45
  3. "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41
  4. "Mongo" - 4:18
  5. "Blues Time" - 5:30
  6. "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25
  7. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12
  8. "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31

Personnel

  • Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, xylophone, beer bottle, narration
  • Jimmy Foster - organ
  • Larry Gales - bass
  • Jozell Carter - drums
  • Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas

    • References

    Swingin' at the Gate Wikipedia
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