Jimmy Witherspoon – The Blues Is Now (1967) | Verve Vinyl LP
Verve Records 1967 – V6-5030X
Description:
Released in 1967 on Verve Records, The Blues Is Now
brings together the powerful, expressive voice of
blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon and the distinctive
Hammond organ sound of Brother Jack McDuff.
This outstanding collaboration blends traditional blues,
swinging jazz, and soulful grooves into a relaxed yet
deeply engaging listening experience.
Jimmy Witherspoon was celebrated for his rich, mature voice,
impeccable phrasing, and ability to communicate the emotional
depth of the blues. His performance on this album moves
effortlessly between slow, atmospheric blues numbers and more
upbeat, rhythmically driven songs.
Brother Jack McDuff, one of the great Hammond B-3 organists in
soul jazz, provides the musical direction and arrangements.
His warm organ tones, blues-inflected improvisations, and
instinctive sense of groove give the album its distinctive character.
The supporting musicians add further depth to the sound.
Melvin Sparks contributes sharp, soulful guitar lines,
while the saxophones and flute of Leo Johnson and
Danny Turner enrich the arrangements. Jymie Merritt's bass
and Ray Appleton's drums provide a supple, swinging foundation.
The repertoire combines blues standards, rhythm and blues classics,
and original material. Highlights include Sweet Slumber,
I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town, Good Rocking Tonight,
and Past Forty Blues. Together, these performances showcase
Witherspoon's commanding vocals and McDuff's ability to create
an atmosphere that balances blues tradition
with the sophisticated sound of 1960s soul jazz.
credits:
brings together the powerful, expressive voice of
blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon and the distinctive
Hammond organ sound of Brother Jack McDuff.
This outstanding collaboration blends traditional blues,
swinging jazz, and soulful grooves into a relaxed yet
deeply engaging listening experience.
Jimmy Witherspoon was celebrated for his rich, mature voice,
impeccable phrasing, and ability to communicate the emotional
depth of the blues. His performance on this album moves
effortlessly between slow, atmospheric blues numbers and more
upbeat, rhythmically driven songs.
Brother Jack McDuff, one of the great Hammond B-3 organists in
soul jazz, provides the musical direction and arrangements.
His warm organ tones, blues-inflected improvisations, and
instinctive sense of groove give the album its distinctive character.
The supporting musicians add further depth to the sound.
Melvin Sparks contributes sharp, soulful guitar lines,
while the saxophones and flute of Leo Johnson and
Danny Turner enrich the arrangements. Jymie Merritt's bass
and Ray Appleton's drums provide a supple, swinging foundation.
The repertoire combines blues standards, rhythm and blues classics,
and original material. Highlights include Sweet Slumber,
I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town, Good Rocking Tonight,
and Past Forty Blues. Together, these performances showcase
Witherspoon's commanding vocals and McDuff's ability to create
an atmosphere that balances blues tradition
with the sophisticated sound of 1960s soul jazz.
credits:
Jimmy Witherspoon – Lead vocals
Brother Jack McDuff – Hammond organ, arrangements
Leo Johnson – Saxophone, flute
Danny Turner – Saxophone, flute
Melvin Sparks – Guitar
Jymie Merritt – Bass
Ray Appleton – Drums
Producer: Lew Futterman
Executive Producer: Ken Druker
Recording Engineer: Val Valentin
Arrangements: Brother Jack McDuff
Recorded: June 1, 1967 in New York City.
trackslist:
A1 Sweet Slumber
Written-By – Al Neiburg, Henry Wood*, Lucky Milner*
A2 I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
Written-By – Andy Razaf, William Weldon
A3 Past Forty Blues
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon, Robert Lee Roach
A4 S.K. Blues
Written-By – Saunders King
A5 Late One Evening
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon
B1 Part Time Woman
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon
B2 Good Rocking Tonight
Written-By – Ray Brown*
B3 I Won't Tell A Soul (I Love You)
Written-By – H. Charles*, R. Parker*
B4 My Baby's Quit Me
Written-By – Doc Pomus, Joe Kookoolis*
B5 My Money's Long This Morning, Baby
Written-By – David Parker (6)
Brother Jack McDuff – Hammond organ, arrangements
Leo Johnson – Saxophone, flute
Danny Turner – Saxophone, flute
Melvin Sparks – Guitar
Jymie Merritt – Bass
Ray Appleton – Drums
Producer: Lew Futterman
Executive Producer: Ken Druker
Recording Engineer: Val Valentin
Arrangements: Brother Jack McDuff
Recorded: June 1, 1967 in New York City.
trackslist:
A1 Sweet Slumber
Written-By – Al Neiburg, Henry Wood*, Lucky Milner*
A2 I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town
Written-By – Andy Razaf, William Weldon
A3 Past Forty Blues
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon, Robert Lee Roach
A4 S.K. Blues
Written-By – Saunders King
A5 Late One Evening
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon
B1 Part Time Woman
Written-By – Jimmy Witherspoon
B2 Good Rocking Tonight
Written-By – Ray Brown*
B3 I Won't Tell A Soul (I Love You)
Written-By – H. Charles*, R. Parker*
B4 My Baby's Quit Me
Written-By – Doc Pomus, Joe Kookoolis*
B5 My Money's Long This Morning, Baby
Written-By – David Parker (6)
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