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The Happy Blues
Studio album by Gene Ammons
Released	1956
Recorded	April 23, 1956
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:02
Label	Prestige PRLP 7039
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Gene Ammons chronology
All Star Sessions (1950-55) The Happy Blues (1956) Jammin' with Gene (1956)

The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".

Track listing

1. "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) – 12:08
2. "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) – 8:42
3. "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) – 12:54
4. "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) – 6:42

Personnel

• Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
• Art Farmer – trumpet
• Jackie McLean – alto saxophone
• Duke Jordan – piano
• Addison Farmer – bass
• Art Taylor – drums
• Candido – congas

References

1. Gene Ammons discography accessed December 6, 2012
2. ^ Yanow, S. AllMusic Review, accessed December 6, 2012
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 9. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
4. Cook, Richard; Brian Morton (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings. The Penguin Guide to Jazz (9th ed.). London: Penguin. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-14-103401-0.

• Gene Ammons albums
• 1956 albums
• Prestige Records albums
• Albums produced by Bob Weinstock
• Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio
• Albums recorded in a home studio