Alex, Gene Ammons, pretty darn funky. What a sound he had! Nothing "Pint Size"(d) about "Jug"'s tone; huge and funky. Actually, the funky definition of "funky" hasn't changed much over the years and is really the same at its most basic: VERY deep groove with looseness. The two things can seem contradictory, but that's the magic. Beautiful Jackie McLean and Kenny Burrell. Great clip, thanks. Here's a rarity: Ammons with Coltrane on alto (!).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3drm-bt-vw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k3drm-bt-vw