The Happy Blues (album)

The Happy Blues is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 5 stars with its review by Scott Yanow stating, "This is one of the great studio jam sessions... a highly recommended set".

Track listing

 * 1) "The Happy Blues" (Art Farmer) - 12:08
 * 2) "The Great Lie" (Cab Calloway, Andy Gibson) - 8:42
 * 3) "Can't We Be Friends?" (Paul James, Kay Swift) - 12:54
 * 4) "Madhouse" (Jackie McLean) - 6:42

Personnel

 * Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone
 * Art Farmer - trumpet
 * Jackie McLean - alto saxophone
 * Duke Jordan - piano
 * Addison Farmer - bass
 * Art Taylor - drums
 * Candido - congas