Baby Face Willette – Behind The 8 Ball Argo DJLP-749

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Baby Face Willette – Behind The 8 Ball (Argo Records DJLP-749): Rare Soul Jazz Hammond Organ Masterpiece

 

 

 

 

 

Argo records 1964   – DJLP-749

 

 

 notes:

Behind The 8 Ball was Baby Face Willette's final album as a leader.
 Unlike his earlier Blue Note recordings featuring larger ensembles,
 this session is built around his working Chicago trio, emphasizing 
gospel-infused soul jazz and blues. The only additional musician is
 Gene Barge, a prominent Chess/Argo session saxophonist, who guests
 on the traditional gospel tune "Amen." The album was recorded 
at Chess Records' own Ter Mar Recording Studio in Chicago,
 where many classic Argo and Chess jazz and blues sessions were produced.

credits:

Personnel (Line-up)
Baby Face Willette – Hammond organ
Ben White – guitar
Jerold Donavon – drums
Gene Barge – alto saxophone (appears only on Track 3, "Amen")
Recording Session
Date: November 30, 1964
Studio: Ter Mar Recording Studio
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Producer: Esmond Edwards
Recording Engineer: Not officially credited on the original LP

Tracklist:

A1        Behind The 8 Ball
Written-By – Roosevelt Willette
    2:20
A2        Song Of The Universe
Written-By – Roosevelt Willette
    7:03
A3        Amen
Arranged By – Roosevelt Willette
    2:32
A4        Tacos Joe
Written-By – Bennie White
    3:12
B1        Roll 'Em Pete
Written-By – Joe Turner*, Pete Johnson
    2:57
B2        Just A Closer Walk
Written-By – Roosevelt Willette
    6:55
B3        St. James Infirmary
Written-By – Joe Primrose
    2:22
B4        Sinnin' Sam
Written-By – Nesbert Hooper
    4:25

 

 

 

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