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

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Gil Lopez except as indicated

  1. "Wild Rice" - 4:53
  2. "Guanco Lament" - 5:18
  3. "Tin Tin Deo" (Gil Fuller, Chano Pozo) - 5:10
  4. "Jazz-A-Samba" - 4:14
  5. "Alma Alegre" - 5:24
  6. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 6:20
  7. "Afro-Jaws" (Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis) - 7:36

Personnel