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Funky is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

Funky
Studio album by Gene Ammons
Released	1957
Recorded	January 11, 1957 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:24
Label	Prestige PRLP 7083
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Gene Ammons chronology
Jammin' with Gene (1956) Funky (1957) Jammin' in Hi Fi with Gene Ammons (1957)

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "The Gene Ammons all-star jam session recordings of the 1950s are all quite enjoyable and this one is no exception... Ammons seems to really inspire his sidemen on these soulful bop jams".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

1. "Funky" (Kenny Burrell) - 9:01
2. "Pint Size" (Jimmy Mundy) - 12:23
3. "Stella by Starlight" (Ned Washington, Victor Young) - 8:57
4. "King Size" (Mundy) - 9:16

Personnel

• Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
• Art Farmer - trumpet
• Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
• Mal Waldron - piano
• Kenny Burrell - guitar
• Doug Watkins - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

References

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