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'
Studio album by Fred Jackson
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

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]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Fred Jackson

1. "Dippin' in the Bag" – 4:01
2. "Southern Exposure" – 6:56
3. "Preach Brother" – 5:46
4. "Hootin' 'n Tootin'" – 4:33
5. "Easin' on Down" – 6:17
6. "That's Where It's At" – 5:08
7. "Way Down Home" – 5:11

Bonus tracks on CD reissue:

8. "Stretchin' Out" – 5:00
9. "Mr. B.J." – 6:39
10. "Egypt Land" – 4:24
11. "Teena" – 5:19
12. "On the Spot" – 4:55
13. "Minor Exposure" – 4:58
14. "Little Freddie" – 4:43

Personnel

• 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