Soul Jazz from the fifties
Today, the second and final part of GATOR TAIL, a portrait of tenor saxophonist WILLIS JACKSON. In the first part of the 1960s, Jackson remained extremely popular. With the gradual decline of the chitlin’ circuit of black clubs, Jackson’s career also declined, but he continued to make records steadily, initially mainly for Prestige, and later for the Muse label among others. Jackson passed away in 1987.
A Hard Day’s Night (Smokin’ With Willis, Cadet 1965)
Oatmeal (Really Groovin’, Prestige 1961)
Thunderbird (Thunderbird, Prestige 1962)
The Skillet (Gator Tails, Verve 1964)
St. Louis Blues (Boss Shoutin’, Prestige 1964)
Rhode Island Red (Soul Grabber, Prestige 1968)
Star Bag (Star Bag, Prestige 1968)
Swivel Hips (Swivel Hips, Prestige 1968)
West Africa (West Africa, Muse 1974)
Bar Wars (Bar Wars, Muse 1978)
