Willis Jackson - Nothing Butt... (1980)

Tenor saxophonist Willis Jackson got into a routine on his Muse albums, but never lost his enthusiasm and creativity within the genre. This album features Jackson on a current hit ("Just the Way You Are"), a couple of ballads, and three romps ("Nothing Butt," "Hittin' and Missin'," and "Move"). Guitarist Pat Martino is heard in excellent form just before a serious illness; organist Charles Earland is up to his usual groovin' form, and drummer Grady Tate and percussionist Buddy Caldwell keep the music moving. An excellent effort full of enjoyable and fairly accessible music.


Tracks:

A1. Just The Way You Are (7:03)
A2. Nuages (4:50)
A3. Nothing Butt (4:43)
B1. Hittin' And Missin' (7:55)
B2. Autumn Leaves (4:28)
B3. Move (4:04)

Personnel:

Willis Jackson - Tenor Saxophone
Pat Martino - Guitar
Charlie Earland - Organ
Grady Tate - Drums
Buddy Caldwell - Percussion

Recorded 20th June, 1980 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey