Hootin' 'n Tootin' is the debut album by American saxophonist Fred Jackson, and the sole recording under his leadership, recorded in 1962 and released on the Blue Note label.[1] The CD reissue added seven previously unissued bonus tracks from a later session.
| Hootin' 'n Tootin' | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Recorded | February 5, 1962 (#1–7) April 9, 1962 (#8–14) |
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Length | 37:52 |
| Label | Blue Note BST 84094 |
| Producer | Alfred Lion |
Reception edit
The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "Hootin' 'n Tootin' is a thoroughly enjoyable set of funky soul-jazz with hard bop overtones. It is true that Jackson doesn't try anything new on the set, but he proves to be a capable leader... the result is a modest but highly entertaining set of earthy, bluesy soul-jazz that should have been heard by a wider audience".[2]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing edit
All compositions by Fred Jackson
- "Dippin' in the Bag" – 4:01
- "Southern Exposure" – 6:56
- "Preach Brother" – 5:46
- "Hootin' 'n Tootin'" – 4:33
- "Easin' on Down" – 6:17
- "That's Where It's At" – 5:08
- "Way Down Home" – 5:11
Bonus tracks on CD reissue:
- "Stretchin' Out" – 5:00
- "Mr. B.J." – 6:39
- "Egypt Land" – 4:24
- "Teena" – 5:19
- "On the Spot" – 4:55
- "Minor Exposure" – 4:58
- "Little Freddie" – 4:43
Personnel edit
- Fred Jackson – tenor saxophone
- Earl Van Dyke – organ
- Willie Jones – guitar
- Sam Jones – bass (tracks 8–14)
- Wilbert Hogan – drums
- unknown – congas and shaker (tracks 12–14)
References edit
- ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed November 12, 2010
- ^ a b Erlewine, S. T. Allmusic Review accessed November 12, 2010