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Boss Tenor is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Unlike his earlier jam sessions, this particular outing finds Ammons as the only horn, fronting a talented rhythm section... This is a fine outing by one of the true "bosses" of the tenor".

Track listing

All compositions by Gene Ammons, except where indicated.

  1. "Hittin' the Jug" – 8:29
  2. "Close Your Eyes" (Bernice Petkere) – 3:46
  3. "My Romance" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 4:16
  4. "Canadian Sunset" (Norman Gimbel, Eddie Heywood) – 5:24
  5. "Blue Ammons" – 4:57
  6. "Confirmation" (Charlie Parker) – 5:24
  7. "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Benny Goodman, Arthur Sampson, Chick Webb, Andy Razaf) – 3:31

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