Gene Ammons had that sound...that soulful tenor sound. His musical life spanned four decades, and he had hits in each of them. However, many critics were inclined to dismiss this style of playing which in the mid-fifties was termed “soul jazz.” “...It was not until the early ‘70s that Gene was given just critical recognition as one of the major tenor voices in jazz. Check out records like 'Boss Tenor' and you'll be hooked. Born in Chicago on April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974) Ammons, was also know