Swingin' at the Gate

Swingin' at the Gate is a live album led by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1967 at the Top of the Gate, an upper-story performance space above The Village Gate, for the Pacific Jazz label.^[1][2]

Swingin' at the Gate
Live album by Johnny Lytle
Released	1967
Recorded	August–November 1967
Venue	Top of the Gate, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Label	Pacific Jazz PJ-10129
Producer	Irv Bagley
Johnny Lytle chronology
Done It Again (1967) Swingin' at the Gate (1967) A Man and a Woman (1967)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Craig Lytle states "Lytle has always made good music, and this outing is enhanced by the admirable rapport he establishes with the audience. This is an excellent piece".^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated

1. "Minor Soul" - 4:47
2. "Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45
3. "Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41
4. "Mongo" - 4:18
5. "Blues Time" - 5:30
6. "Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25
7. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12
8. "Jugee Boogie" - 4:31

Personnel

• Johnny Lytle - vibraphone, xylophone, beer bottle, narration
• Jimmy Foster - organ
• Larry Gales - bass
• Jozell Carter - drums
• Carlos "Patato" Valdes - congas