Remembering Gene Ammons on his birthday—born April 14, 1925. Known as “The Boss,” and “Jug” his rich, soulful tenor sax sound bridged bebop, blues, and R&B. From his early days with Billy Eckstine’s band to his influential recordings with Sonny Stitt, and pioneering Soul Jazz work, Ammons left a lasting mark on American music and jazz.
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