''Bacalao'' is an album by saxophonist Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with organist

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Reception

The Allmusic review states, "Organ combo soul-jazz was still new and fresh in 1959, and Scott was helping Davis find new ways to interpret very familiar melodies. Although not quite essential, ''Bacalao'' is a rewarding example of Davis' ability to thrive in an organ/tenor setting".Henderson, A
Allmusic Review
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Track listing

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) – 5:02 # "Fast Spiral" (Davis) – 4:35 # "Dobbin' with Redd Foxx" (Moody) – 5:29 # " Come Rain or Come Shine" (Arlen, Mercer) – 4:54 # "Dansero" (Lee Daniels, Richard Hayman, Sol Parker) – 5:33 # " When Your Lover Has Gone" ( Einar Aaron Swan) – 6:23

Personnel

* Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis – tenor saxophone *

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References

Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis albums 1960 albums Albums produced by Esmond Edwards Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Prestige Records albums Shirley Scott albums {{1960s-jazz-album-stub