{"product_id":"boss-tenor-gene-ammons-analogue-1lp-vinyl","title":"Boss Tenor - Gene Ammons (analogue) (1LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealed (New)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoss Tenor\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eGene Ammons\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1960 at Rudy Van Gelder's studio, \"Boss Tenor\" stands as one of Gene Ammons' defining statements, a session that captured the big-toned Chicago tenor man at the height of his expressive powers. The album carries the added distinction of liner notes by LeRoi Jones—later Amiri Baraka—one of the most important literary voices to write about the music of his era. This 2023 Analogue Productions pressing revives that legacy for a new generation, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original tapes and cut with the care that has made the Prestige Series so respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmons leads with the warm, muscular tenor that earned him the \"Boss\" nickname, and he's supported by a remarkable rhythm section. Tommy Flanagan's elegant, swinging piano provides melodic depth, while Doug Watkins on bass and Art Taylor on drums lay down an unerring pulse. Ray Barretto's congas add a distinctive rhythmic color, giving the date a spark and drive that sets it apart from more conventional blowing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on quiet 180-gram vinyl and housed in a Quality Record Pressings rice paper inner sleeve, this edition delivers the natural, room-filling sound that all-analog mastering promises. Non-numbered but no less carefully made, it's an accessible entry into a coveted series—an essential hard-bop record that rewards repeated, attentive listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Hittin' The Jug\u003cbr\u003eA2. Close Your Eyes\u003cbr\u003eA3. My Romance\u003cbr\u003eB1. Canadian Sunset\u003cbr\u003eB2. Blue Ammons\u003cbr\u003eB3. Confirmation\u003cbr\u003eB4. Savoy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eDoug Watkins - Bass\u003cbr\u003eRay Barretto - Congas [Conga]\u003cbr\u003eArt Taylor - Drums\u003cbr\u003eKevin Gray - Lacquer Cut By\u003cbr\u003eLeRoi Jones - Liner Notes [Notes]\u003cbr\u003eKevin Gray - Mastered By\u003cbr\u003eTommy Flanagan - Piano\u003cbr\u003eRudy Van Gelder - Recorded By [Recording]\u003cbr\u003eGene Ammons - Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes:\u003cbr\u003e2023 repressing of prior Analogue Productions Prestige Series reissue. This version is non-numbered, pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and lacks deep groove labels. The ℗ declarations on the back cover and labels differ from previous Prestige Series reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a 'Quality Record Pressings' rice paper inner sleeve. Inserts may include an 'Acoustic Sounds' catalog and 'Prestige' stereo and mono sets. On the front of the plastic outer bag may be stickers for '100% analog masters' and 'The Analogue Productions Guarantee', while on the back is a sticker with the barcode and Analogue Productions catalog number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Back cover]\u003cbr\u003e℗ 2022 Craft Recordings. Under license courtesy of Concord to Analogue Productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Labels]\u003cbr\u003e℗ 2021 Craft Recordings. Under license courtesy of Concord to Analogue Productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e['The Analogue Productions Guarantee' sticker headings]\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Master tapes\u003cbr\u003eHeavyweight vinyl\u003cbr\u003eUnmatched QC\u003cbr\u003eDeluxe packaging\u003cbr\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunouts are etched except 'QRP' and 'KEVIN GRAY' are stamped. '2' immediately after the side identifier A\/B is superscripted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Recording details not on the release]\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ; June 16, 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gene Ammons (analogue)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue Productions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e APRJ 7180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Analogue Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52739632791848,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2339\/3320\/files\/1790081447689-55297313.jpg?v=1790081530","url":"https:\/\/mileswaxey.com\/products\/boss-tenor-gene-ammons-analogue-1lp-vinyl","provider":"Miles Waxey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}