Willis "Gator" Jackson
Please Mr. Jackson
Play Please Mr. Jackson
| Song | Lyrics | Save | Buy |
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| 1 Cool Grits |  |
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| 2 Come Back to Sorrento | |
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| 3 Dink's Mood | |
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| 4 Please Mr. Jackson | |
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| 5 633 Knock | |
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| 6 Memories of You | |
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AMG Review of Please Mr. Jackson
Scott Yanow
All Music GuideWillis "Gator" Jackson originally made a strong impression as a honking R&B player, first with the Cootie Williams Orchestra, then with his own popular bands. In 1959, starting with this Prestige set (which has been reissued on CD), Jackson made his mark on soul-jazz. Teamed with the up-and-coming organist Jack McDuff, guitarist Bill Jennings, bassist Tommy Potter and drummer Alvin Johnson, Gator is heard modifying his style a little (gone are most of the screams) in favor of swinging. He performs four group originals, "Come Back to Sorrento," and "Memories of You" with soulful feeling.
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