Willis Jackson
Artists · Musicians · saxophonist
American jazz tenor saxophonist (1932–1987)
About Willis Jackson
Willis "Gator" Jackson (April 25, 1932 – October 25, 1987) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Quick facts
- Known for
- Lockin’ Horns, A One Day Session, Johnny "Hammond" Cooks With Gator Tail
- Born
- 1932-04-25
- Died
- 1987-10-25
- Artist type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Miami
- Associated area
- United States
- Active period
- 1932-04-25 – 1987-10-25
- MusicBrainz description
- tenor saxophonist
- Genres
- hard bop, jazz, soul jazz
- Music tags
- hard bop, jazz, jump-blues, soul jazz
- ISNI
- 0000000115578663
Official & social profiles
External & source links
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Notable works
Lockin’ Horns
A One Day Session
Johnny "Hammond" Cooks With Gator Tail
Bar Wars
Gravy
Willis...With Pat
Single Action
Soul Night Live
Johnny "Hammond" Smith Cooks With Gator Tail
Ya Understand Me?
Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Willis Jackson 1950-1954
Soul Grabber
Grease 'n' Gravy
West Africa
Doin' The Gator Tail: Tenor Sax Blasting 1949 - 1959
Nuther'n Like Thuther'n
Please Mr. Jackson
Smoking With Willis
Willis Jackson Recording Session
Star Bag
The Gator Horn
Together Again, Again
Neapolitan Nights
Loose...
Call Of The Gators
Really Groovin'
Nothing Butt...
Legends of Acid Jazz
Keep on a Blowin'
Headed And Gutted
Together Again!
In the Alley
The Good Life
Plays With Feeling
Mellow Blues
Swivel Hips
Cool "Gator"
Gator's Groove
'Gator Tails