Thunderbird (Willis Jackson album)

Thunderbird is an album by saxophonist Willis Jackson which was recorded in 1962 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Right from the title track opener, it's apparent that Jackson's heading straight for basic soul-jazz".

Track listing

 * 1) "Thunderbird" (Willis Jackson) – 5:06
 * 2) "Oh, Lady Be Good" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:28
 * 3) "Back and Forth" (Jackson, Bill Jennings) – 9:16
 * 4) "California Sun" (Henry Glover, Morris Levy) – 3:53
 * 5) "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 7:55
 * 6) "A Penny Serenade" (Darren Halifax, Melle Weersma) – 7:44

Personnel

 * Willis Jackson – tenor saxophone
 * Freddie Roach – organ
 * Bill Jennings – guitar
 * Wendell Marshall – bass
 * Frank Shea – drums
 * Ray Barretto – congas