Salutes Bessie Smith
Salutes Bessie Smith is the second album by American pianist Amina Claudine Myers featuring performances recorded in 1980 for the Leo label.
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | June 19 & 22, 1980 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 43:38 | |||
| Label | Leo | |||
| Producer | Leo Feigin | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4½ stars stating "Vocal perfection and landmark recording for this keyboardist and singer. Desert island music".[1]
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| Source | Rating |
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| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Track listing
- All compositions by Amina Claudine Myers except as indicated
- "Wasted Life Blues" (Bessie Smith) - 6:58
- "Dirty No-Gooder's Blues" (Smith) - 4:13
- "Jailhouse Blues" (Smith) - 6:43
- "It Makes My Love Come Down" (Smith) - 3:50
- "The Blues [Straight to You]" - 7:10
- "African Blues" - 14:44
- Recorded at Big Apple Recording Studios in New York City on June 19 & 22, 1980
Personnel
- Amina Claudine Myers - piano, organ, voice
- Cecil McBee - bass
- Jimmy Lovelace - drums, bells
References
- Nastos, M. G. Allmusic Review accessed May 31, 2011
- Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 150. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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