Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States (1925 – 1974)
Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied music with instructor Walter Dyett at DuSable High School. Ammons began to gain recognition while still at high school when in 1943, at the age of 18, he went on the road with trumpeter King Kolax's band. In 1944 he joined the band of Billy… read more
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| 1 | Play on youtube | My Romance |
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| 2 | Play on youtube | Here's That Rainy Day |
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| 3 | Play on youtube | Canadian Sunset |
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| 4 | Blue Ammons |
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| 5 | Play on youtube | Hittin' the Jug |
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| 6 | Play on youtube | Till There Was You |
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| 7 | Play on youtube | Didn't We |
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| 8 | Play on youtube | It Might as Well Be Spring |
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| 9 | Play on youtube | Jungle Strut |
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| 10 | Play on youtube | Close Your Eyes |
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