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Gemini is an album by American jazz guitarist and flutist Les Spann released in 1961. It is Spann’s only studio album as a leader, recorded when he was playing as a sideman with Dizzy Gillespie’s quintet and Quincy Jones’ big band. The title of the album corresponds to Spann’s zodiac sign, born on May 23, 1932. For this work Spann led a quintet formed by Julius Watkins (French horn), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Sam Jones (double bass) and two drummers sharing the two recording dates, Albert “Tootie” Heath and Louis Hayes.

Track listing:
1. “Smile” (Donald Heywood) 6:10
2. “Con Alma” (Dizzie Gillespie) 3:33
3. “Q’S Dues Blues” (Les Spann) 6:11
4. “It Might as Well Be Spring” (Rodgers – Hammerstein) 4:41
5. “Stockholm Sweetnin'” (Quincy Jones) 5:31
6. “Blues For Gemini” (Julius Watkins) 4:51
7. “Afterthought” (Les Spann) 5:04
8. “(There Is) No Greater Love” (Jones – Symes) 4:46

Personnel:
Les Spann – flute (tracks# 1, 4, 6 y 7), guitar (tracks# 2, 3, 5 y 8)
Julius Watkins – French horn
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Sam Jones – bass
Albert Heath – drums (tracks# 1, 4, 6 y 7)
Louis Hayes – drums (tracks# 2, 3, 5 y 8)

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Released: 1961
Recorded: December 8 and 16, 1960[1]
Studio: Plaza Sound, New York City
Length: 39:27
Label: Jazzland
Producer: Orrin Keepnews