Gene Ammons

Gene Ammons Gene Ammons American tenor saxophonist (1925–1974) Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974),[1] also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.[2] The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons,[1][3] Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R&B.[4] This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2015) Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Gene Ammons Background information Also known as "Jug", "The Boss" Born Eugene Ammons (1925-04-14)April 14, 1925 Chicago, Illinois, United States Died August 6, 1974(1974-08-06) (aged 49) Chicago, Illinois, United States Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Tenor saxophone Years active 1943–1974 Close Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois,[4] Ammons studied music with instructor Walter Dyett at…

GENRES: Jazz, Tenor Saxophone