Pony's Express

Pony's Express is the debut album by saxophonist Pony Poindexter which was released on the Epic label in 1962.

Reception
Ken Dryden of Allmusic stated: "It's a shame that Pony Poindexter didn't get many more opportunities to record as a leader, as this release demonstrates his considerable promise".

Track listing

 * 1) "Catin' Latin" (Pony Poindexter) - 4:15
 * 2) "Salt Peanuts" (Kenny Clarke, Dizzy Gillespie) - 3:39
 * 3) "Skylark" (Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) - 3:44
 * 4) "Struttin' With Some Barbecue" (Lil Hardin Armstrong, Don Raye) - 5:32
 * 5) "Blue" (Gildo Mahones) - 5:31
 * 6) ""B" Frequency" (Teo Macero) - 1:43
 * 7) "Mickey Mouse March" (Jimmie Dodd) - 3:06
 * 8) "Basin Street Blues" (Spencer Williams) - 3:44
 * 9) "Pony's Express" (Poindexter) - 2:20
 * 10) "Lanyop" (Poindexter) - 9:40
 * 11) "Artistry in Rhythm" (Stan Kenton) - 2:15

Personnel

 * Pony Poindexter - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
 * Eric Dolphy (tracks 6 & 10), Gene Quill (tracks 1, 2, 4, 9 & 11), Sonny Red (tracks 3, 5–7, 8 & 10), Phil Woods (tracks 1–5, 7-9 & 11) - alto saxophone
 * Dexter Gordon (tracks 1, 2, 4, 9 & 11), Jimmy Heath (tracks 6 & 10), Clifford Jordan (tracks 3, 5–7, 8 & 10), Billy Mitchell (tracks 1, 2, 4, 9 & 11), Sal Nistico (tracks 3, 5, 7 & 8) - tenor saxophone
 * Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone
 * Tommy Flanagan (tracks 3, 5–7, 8 & 10), Gildo Mahones (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 9–11) - piano
 * Ron Carter (tracks 3, 5–7, 8 & 10), Bill Yancey (tracks 1, 2, 4, 9 & 11) - bass
 * Elvin Jones (tracks 6 & 10), Charli Persip (tracks 1–5, 7-9 & 11)  - drums