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Gator's Groove is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.[1] Jackson first recorded the title tune for Atlantic Records in 1952; this is the version that circulates most today.

Gator's Groove
Studio album by Willis Jackson
Released	1969
Recorded	November 11, 1968
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Label	Prestige PR 7648
Producer	Bob Porter
Willis Jackson chronology
Swivelhips (1968) Gator's Groove (1969) Mellow Blues (1970)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except where noted.

1. "Brother Ray" (Ray Barretto) – 4:10
2. "A Day in the Life of a Fool" (Carl Sigman, Luiz Bonfá) – 6:35
3. "This is the Way I Feel" – 9:50
4. "Blue Jays" (Bill Jennings, Jackie Ivory, Willis Jackson) – 7:13
5. "Stolen Sweets" (Wild Bill Davis, Dickie Thompson) – 5:35
6. "Long Tall Dexter" (Dexter Gordon) – 7:07

Personnel

• Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone, gator horn
• Jackie Ivory – organ
• Bill Jennings – guitar
• Ben Tucker – bass, electric bass
• Jerry Potter – drums
• Richard Landrum – congas

References

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