Afro-Jaws is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis recorded in 1961 and released on the Riverside label.

Reception

The Allmusic site awarded the album four stars with the review by Scott Yanow stating, "The Afro-Cuban setting is perfect for the tough-toned tenor, who romps through the infectious tunes".

Afro-Jaws

Track listing

All compositions by Gil Lopez except as indicated

"Wild Rice" - 4:53

"Guanco Lament" - 5:18

"Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) - 5:10

"Jazz-A-Samba" - 4:14

"Alma Alegre" - 5:24

"Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 6:20

"Afro-Jaws" (Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis) - 7:36

Personnel

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - tenor saxophone

Clark Terry - flugelhorn, trumpet

John Ballo (tracks 3 & 4), Ernie Royal, Phil Sunkel - trumpet

Lloyd Mayers - piano

Larry Gales - bass

Ben Riley - drums

Ray Barretto - congas, bongos

Gil Lopez - arranger

References

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis albums

1961 albums

Albums produced by Orrin Keepnews

Riverside Records albums

Afro-Jaws