This 1961 album, Ammons's first for the CoolNote label, finds the tenor saxophonist revisiting his R&B roots with a set of bluesy, organ-grinding tracks.
- "Up Tight!" was recorded on March 7, 1961, with Ammons's regular rhythm section.
- The album was released on March 14, 1961, less than a week after the recording sessions.
- All songs on the album were previously recorded by Ammons for various labels.
Gene Ammons was a tenor saxophonist from Chicago, a leading figure in the soul-jazz and hard bop scenes. In 1961, he was at a pivotal point in his career, having recently signed with the Prestige label and beginning a period of prolific recording.
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