Blacks and Blues
1973 studio album by Bobbi Humphrey
Blacks and Blues is the third studio album by American jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey. The album was recorded in 1973 and released on the Blue Note label.[2]
Blacks and Blues | ||||
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A black-and-white photo of the artist sat smiling and looking off to the side while holding a flute. | ||||
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Released | 1973 | |||
Recorded | June 6–8, 1973 | |||
Studio | The Sound Factory, Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Jazz-funk[1] | |||
Length | 39:34 | |||
Label | Blue Note | |||
Producer | Larry Mizell | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Bobbi Humphrey scored her biggest hit with her third album Blacks and Blues, an utterly delightful jazz-funk classic that helped make her a sensation at Montreux... Overall, the album's cumulative effect is like a soft summer breeze, perfect for beaches, barbecues, and cruising with the top down".[3]
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Track listing
- All compositions by Larry Mizell
- "Chicago, Damn" – 6:31
- "Harlem River Drive" – 7:50
- "Just a Love Child" – 6:34
- "Blacks and Blues" – 4:37
- "Jasper Country Man" – 5:14
- "Baby's Gone" – 8:48
- Recorded at The Sound Factory, Los Angeles, California on June 6, 7 & 8, 1973
Personnel
- Bobbi Humphrey – flute, vocals
- Jerry Peters – piano, electric piano
- Fonce Mizell – clavinet, trumpet, vocals
- Freddie Perren – synthesizer, vocals
- David T. Walker – guitar
- Chuck Rainey – electric bass
- Harvey Mason – drums
- Stephanie Spruill – percussion
- Chuck Davis – vocals
- Larry Mizell – vocals, arranger, conductor
References
- ^ Gorton, TJ (July 30, 2018). "BeatCaffeine's 100 Best Jazz-Funk Songs". BeatCaffeine. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
- ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed December 16, 2010
- ^ 3.0 3.1 Huey, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 16, 2010