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.

Reception

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".<ref name="Allmusic">{ { Allmusic|first=Craig |last=Lytle |class=album |id=mw0000887689 |title=Swingin' at the Top of the Gate' – Review |accessdate=April 14, 2015}}</ref>

Swingin' at the Gate

Track listingAll compositions by Johnny Lytle except as indicated''

"Minor Soul" - 4:47

"Gonna Get That Boat" - 5:45

"Cherish" (Terry Kirkman) - 5:41

"Mongo" - 4:18

"Blues Time" - 5:30

"Just a Feelin' Good" - 4:25

"When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) - 5:12

"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

References

1967 live albums

Johnny Lytle live albums

Albums recorded at the Village Gate

Pacific Jazz Records live albums

Swingin' at the Gate