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Behind the 8 Ball

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Released
  
1965

Length
  
32:34

Producer
  
Esmond Edwards

Genre
  
Jazz

Label
  
Argo LP-749

Recorded
  
November 30, 1964 Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois

Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.

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Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Again, it's not quite as good as his Blue Notes (with their stellar supporting casts), but for a look at Willette's roots, Behind the 8-Ball is a solid acquisition, and worth tracking down for devotees". Douglas Payne reviewed the rerelease for All About Jazz stating "Behind the 8 Ball smokes some of the hottest, grooviest organ jazz imaginable - and catches Willette at his very best. This stuff hits heavier than any of the well-rehearsed music Willette recorded for Blue Note".

Track listing

All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated

  1. "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22
  2. "Song of the Universe" - 7:08
  3. "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34
  4. "Tacos Joe" - 3:14
  5. "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30
  6. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00
  7. "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24
  8. "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25

Personnel

  • Baby Face Willette - organ
  • Ben White - guitar
  • Jerold Donavon - drums

    • References

    Behind the 8 Ball Wikipedia
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