Thunderbird (Willis Jackson album)
# Thunderbird (Willis Jackson album)

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

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

* "Thunderbird" (Willis Jackson) – 5:06
* "Oh, Lady Be Good" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) – 5:28
* "Back and Forth" (Jackson, Bill Jennings) – 9:16
* "California Sun" (Henry Glover, Morris Levy) – 3:53
* "Body and Soul" (Frank Eyton, Johnny Green, Edward Heyman, Robert Sour) – 7:55
* "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
