Willis Jackson Later for the Gator

Get email alerts for Willis Jackson
SALE: $12.98
List Price: $16.98
You Save: $4 (24% Off)
Unavailable: Sold Out
Notify Me When Available
Format:  CD
item number:  ZACR 4203
Brand New

CD Details

  • Released: June 27, 2005
  • Originally Released: 2011
  • Label: Acrobat

Description by OLDIES.com:

Although Willis "Gator Tail" Jackson never enjoyed a chart hit under his own name his honking saxophone graced many hits in the 40's and 50's. The tenor playing Jackson earned his nickname when a member of The Cootie Williams Orchestra for his hard blowing solos on Williams's Jukebox hit ' "Gator Tail". He formed his own group whilst still playing with Williams and his screaming saxophone became a big attraction on Jukeboxes and live appearances during the early Fifties. He married R&B singer Ruth Brown and naturally worked with her both live and in the studio, examples of which round out this overview of the early years of one of the all time great tenor saxophonists.

Tracks:

  • 1.Gator Tail, Pt. 1 - Willis "Gator" Jackson, ,
  • 2.Gator Tail, Pt. 2 - Willis "Gator" Jackson, ,
  • 3.Let 'Em Roll - Willis "Gator" Jackson, Bob Merrill, Cootie Williams,
  • 4.Doin' the 'Gator Tail - Willis "Gator" Jackson, ,
  • 5.On My Own
  • 6.Chuck's Chuckles
  • 7.Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
  • 8.Dance of the Lady Bug
  • 9.Gonna Hoot and Holler Saturday Night - Willis "Gator" Jackson, Eddie Mack, ,
  • 10.Cool Mama - Willis "Gator" Jackson, ,
  • 11.Blow Jackson Blow
  • 12.More Blues at Midnight
  • 13.Later for the 'Gator
  • 14.Call of the Gators
  • 15.Steam Roller Blues - Willis "Gator" Jackson, Eddie Mack, ,
  • 16.Beauty Parlor Gossip - Willis "Gator" Jackson, Eddie Mack, ,
  • 17.'Gators Groove
  • 18.Harlem Nocturne
  • 19.Rock! Rock! Rock!
  • 20.Wine-O-Wine
  • 21.Good Gliding (aka 'Gator's Got to Go)
  • 22.Street Scene (aka Sentimental Rhapsody)
  • 23.Estrellita
  • 24.RB Blues - Ruth Brown, Willis "Gator" Jackson,
  • 25.Daddy Daddy - Ruth Brown, Willis "Gator" Jackson,
  • 26.Tears Keep Tumbling Down - Ruth Brown, Willis "Gator" Jackson,
Acrobat Music

Similar Products

Formats:

Product Info

  • UPC: 824046420321
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free 1-800-336-4627 or outside the United States, call 1-610-649-7565
Open Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, (Eastern Time)