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Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons

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About Gene Ammons

Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied music with instructor Walter Dyett at DuSable High School. Ammons began to gain recognition while still at high school when in 1943, at the age of 18, he went on the road with trumpeter King Kolax's band. In 1944 he joined the band of

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My Romance

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My Romance - Remastered 2006

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My Romance - Rudy Van Gelder Remaster

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Here's That Rainy Day

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My Foolish Heart

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Till There Was You

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Canadian Sunset

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Jungle Strut

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Hittin' the Jug

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You Go To My Head

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