Jackson's Action!

{{Infobox album

| name = Jackson's Action!

| type = Live album

| artist = Willis Jackson

| cover = Jackson's Action!.jpg

| alt =

| released = 1965

| recorded = March 21, 1964
The Allegro, New York City

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| studio =

| genre = Jazz

| length =

| label = Prestige
PRLP 7348

| producer =

| chronology = Willis Jackson

| prev_title = Boss Shoutin'

| prev_year = 1964

| next_title = Live! Action

| next_year = 1964

}}

Jackson's Action! is a live album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in New York City in 1964, and released on the Prestige label.[http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7300-series/#pr-7348 Prestige Records discography] accessed March 5, 2013 Three additional albums were released from the same performance Live! Action, Soul Night/Live!, and Tell It....

Reception

{{Album ratings

| rev1 = Allmusic

| rev1Score = {{rating|3|5}}

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Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.[http://www.allmusic.com/album/live%21-jacksons-action-mw0000913361 Allmusic listing] accessed March 5, 2013

Track listing

All compositions by Willis Jackson except as indicated

"Jackson's Action" - 3:10
"A Lot of Livin' to Do" (Charles Strouse, Lee Adams) - 6:55
"I Wish You Love" (Charles Trenet, Albert Beach) - 3:28
"Monkey Hips" - 5:20
"A'w Right-Do It!" - 6:00
"Jive Samba" (Nat Adderley) - 10:20

Recorded at The Allegro in New York City on March 21, 1964

Personnel

Willis Jackson - tenor saxophone
Frank Robinson - trumpet
Carl Wilson - organ
Pat Martino - guitar
Joe Hadrick - drums

References

Category:Willis Jackson (saxophonist) live albums

Category:1965 live albums

Category:Prestige Records live albums