Groove Blues

Groove Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1958 and released on the Prestige label. The album was recorded at the same session that produced The Big Sound.

Reception 
Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "On Jan. 3, 1958, Gene Ammons led one of his last all-star jam sessions for Prestige. The most notable aspect to this date (which resulted in two albums of material) is that it featured among its soloists John Coltrane, on alto".

Track listing 
All compositions by Mal Waldron except as indicated
 "Ammon Joy" - 13:19
 "Groove Blues" - 9:35
 "Jug Handle" - 10:11
 "It Might as Well Be Spring" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers) - 11:32

Personnel 
Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
Jerome Richardson - flute (tracks 1-3)
John Coltrane - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 4)
Paul Quinichette - tenor saxophone (track 1 & 2)
Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone (tracks 1 & 2)
Mal Waldron - piano
George Joyner - bass
Art Taylor - drums

References 

Category:Gene Ammons albums
Category:1958 albums
Category:Prestige Records albums
Category:Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio
Category:Albums produced by Bob Weinstock