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Saying Somethin'! is an album by American saxophonist Gigi Gryce recorded in 1960 for the New Jazz label.[1][2]

Saying Somethin'!
Studio album by Gigi Gryce
Released	1960
Recorded	March 11, 1960
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:23
Label	New Jazz NJLP 8230
Producer	Esmond Edwards
Gigi Gryce chronology
Gigi Gryce (1958) Saying Somethin'! (1960) The Hap'nin's (1960)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating "There is more variety than expected and the contrast between Gryce's lyricism and the extroverted nature of Williams's solos make this set fairly memorable."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Gigi Gryce except as indicated

1. "Back Breaker" – 6:08
2. "Leila's Blues" – 6:47
3. "Blues in the Jungle" – 6:16
4. "Down Home" (Curtis Fuller) – 8:19
5. "Let Me Know" (Hank Jones) – 4:43
6. "Jones' Bones" (Jones) – 7:10

Personnel

• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone
• Richard Williams – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 5)
• Richard Wyands – piano
• Reggie Workman – bass
• Mickey Roker – drums

References

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