Behind the 8 Ball
| Behind the 8 Ball | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1965 | |||
| Recorded | November 30, 1964 Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 32:34 | |||
| Label | Argo LP-749 | |||
| Producer | Esmond Edwards | |||
| Baby Face Willette chronology | ||||
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Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.[1]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
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".[2] 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".[3]
Track listing[edit]
All compositions by Roosevelt "Baby Face" Willette except as indicated
- "Behind the 8 Ball" - 2:22
- "Song of the Universe" - 7:08
- "Amen" (Traditional) - 2:34
- "Tacos Joe" - 3:14
- "Roll 'Em Pete" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 3:30
- "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" (Traditional) - 7:00
- "St. James Infirmary" (Traditional) - 2:24
- "Sinnin' Sam" (Stix Hooper) - 4:25
Personnel[edit]
- Baby Face Willette - organ
- Ben White - guitar
- Jerold Donavon - drums
References[edit]
- ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed April 17, 2013
- ^ a b Huey, S. Allmusic Review, accessed April 17, 2013
- ^ Payne, D. Baby Face Willette: Behind the 8 Ball, All About Jazz, April 1, 1998