Behind the 8 Ball

Behind the 8 Ball
Studio album by
Baby Face Willette
Released1965
RecordedNovember 30, 1964
Ter Mar Recording Studio, Chicago, Illinois
GenreJazz
Length32:34
LabelArgo
LP-749
ProducerEsmond Edwards
Baby Face Willette chronology
Mo' Rock
(1964) 		Behind the 8 Ball
(1965)

Behind the 8 Ball is an album by organist Baby Face Willette recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

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

References

  1. ^ Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956-1965) accessed April 17, 2013
  2. ^ a b Huey, S. Allmusic Review, accessed April 17, 2013
  3. ^ Payne, D. Baby Face Willette: Behind the 8 Ball, All About Jazz, April 1, 1998