Pony's Express

Pony's Express is the debut album by saxophonist Pony Poindexter which was released on the Epic label in 1962.^[1]

Pony's Express
Studio album by Pony Poindexter
Released	1962
Recorded	February 16, April 18 and May 10, 1962 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:29
Label	Epic LA 16035
Producer	Teo Macero
Pony Poindexter chronology
Pony's Express (1962) Pony Poindexter Plays the Big Ones (1963)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

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".^[2]

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