The 1963 album "Preachin'" finds Gene Ammons in his element, delivering deeply soulful, blues-drenched tenor saxophone lines over a tight, swinging rhythm section. This collection of R&B-infused jazz showcases Ammons' signature sound with an irresistible, foot-tapping energy.
- Recorded on May 21, 1963, at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
- The album features a mix of Ammons originals and bluesy standards, including the title track "Preachin'".
- "Preachin'" was released on the Prestige Records label, later reissued on Original Jazz Classics.
Gene Ammons was a seminal tenor saxophonist from Chicago, known for his robust tone and blues-inflected improvisations in the hard bop and soul jazz idioms. By 1963, Ammons was re-establishing his career after a prison stint, finding a new audience with his accessible, groove-oriented approach.
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