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The Hap'nin's is an album by American saxophonist Gigi Gryce recorded in 1960 for the New Jazz label.[1][2]

The Hap'nin's
Studio album by Gigi Gryce
Released	1960
Recorded	May 3, 1960
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:34
Label	New Jazz NJLP 8246
Producer	Esmond Edwards
Gigi Gryce chronology
Saying Somethin'! (1960) The Hap'nin's (1960) The Rat Race Blues (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 "The hard bop set has its strong moments even this group was largely forgotten after Gryce's retirement. Worth investigating."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Gigi Gryce except as indicated

1. "Frankie and Johnny" (Traditional) – 7:33
2. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 5:36
3. "Minority" – 6:32
4. "Summertime" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward) – 8:03
5. "Nica’s Tempo" – 4:04
6. "Don't Worry 'bout Me" (Rube Bloom, Ted Koehler) – 7:42

Personnel

• Gigi Gryce – alto saxophone
• Richard Williams – trumpet
• Richard Wyands – piano
• Julian Euell – bass
• Mickey Roker – drums

References

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